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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1835-1840
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CHARITCHER, n. The Shorter Catechism. Known to Ags.17 1939. Cf. caracher s.v. Carritch. [′kɑrɪtʃər]s.Sc. 1835–1840 J. M. Wilson Tales of the Border (1857) III. 181:
Here's a penny for ye, to buy a charitcher, and . . . ye'll aiblins be honoured wi' upholding the doctrines which it contains.
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