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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Poch,) (Poiche), n.2 (? F. poche (12th c. in Greimas), late ME poche (c 1420), pouch, pocket. = Pouch(e n. 1.) —c 1630 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B. 3 b.
For poiches, iiij s. Item for glaisptis to dowblet & breikis, ij s. Ib. 8.
For poicheis glaisptis eyis & string, x s.