Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1736
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†NATCH, v.2 Also knatch. To seize, lay violent hands on, snatch away (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.). Cf. Nick, v.2Per. 1736 E. M. Graham Maxtones (1935) 64:
Now alas he is knatched from us, and our fond hopes are blasted.
