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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TEACH, n. A house. Phr. i' ta teach tap, at the top of the house, upstairs. The speaker is supposed to be Highland. Gael. [teç]Sc. 1818 S. Ferrier Marriage xv.:
“Where is my Lady?” “Hurs i' ta teach tap.”