Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BETOOCH, Betouch, v. “To commit, entrust” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.).
Phr. used as int., betooch-us-to, commend us to (God)! Alas!Sc. 1725 Ramsay Gentle Shepherd Act III. Scene ii. in Poems (1728):
Betooch-us-to! and well I wat that's true. [Also betouch (1783).]Sc. 1814 E. P. Nelson Poet. Works (Gloss.):
Betooch us: preserve us.
