Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LAUCH, n.2 A score, a reckoning, bill, in a tavern (n.Sc. 1825 Jam.).
[O.Sc. lauch, id., a.1550, Mid.Eng. lagh, id., O.N. lag, market-price, of which the pl. lǫgu has become Law, n.1 Cf. Lawin and Mid. Du. lach, outlay for food and drink.]