Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1874
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RYCHE, v. Irreg. variant of Eng. reach. Cf. P.L.D. §147.1. (3). [rəitʃ]Abd. 1874 W. Scott Dowie Nicht 40:
It hid a bit o lea t' cross afore it cud ryche me.