Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BATCHIE, n.2 A card game of different character and origin from Batchie,n.1Lth. 1933 (per Lnk.3):
Cards were laid down in turn till two of a suit came together, upon which the player of the last card lifted the entire “batch” of cards. The winner ended by holding the entire pack.
