Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LITCH, n., v.
I. n. A stroke, smart blow.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 442:
[She] neath the lug lent me a litch, Gude faith, the whap did dizzie me.
II. v. To deal one a blow, to knock someone down (Ib.).
[Phs. a variant of Eng. dial. lin(d)ge, to thrash, beat, of doubtful orig.]
