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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hoch, ? n.2 (? The mod. dial. hotch a jerk, bounce, f. *Ho(t)ch v.: for hurland see Hurl v. 1.) —1540 Lynd. Sat. 693 (Ch.).
Bot suddenlie hir schankis I sched, With hoch hurland amang hir howis
