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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pechar, Peicher, Peachour, n. Also: peych- and -are. [? Partly or wholly f. Pichar n., with the regular change of ĭ to ē: but cf. ME. and late ME. pecher (Manning), OF. pechier, mod. F. dial. petier.] A jar, vessel, pitcher. = Pichar n. 1470 Prestwick B. Rec. 17.
Ane of the cunnaris sall fill a cop of quhat pechar he plessis 1507 Treas. Acc. IV. 83.
To Quinta essencia … iiij pecharis … for gyrding of the said pecharis [etc.] 1508 Ib. 108.
For ane pechar to mak gwn poudir in 1525 Wigtown B. Ct. 227 b.
The a gallovne pechare 1525 Edinb. Hammermen 114 b.
To thame that bure the ger … ane peicher of ayll summa ij s. 1534 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 144.
Ane gret peychar 1562 Carte Northberwic 86. 1574–5 Haddington Treas. Acc. 34.
Ane peachour of aill
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