Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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¶ORCHLE, n. A porch (Kcd. 1808 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure. Poss. corruptions of portal or portico. Cf. Porchel.]
