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1. Ach interj. ACH , Augh , int . An exclamation of impatience, disappointment, contempt, remonstrance, etc. Also of satisfaction or pleasure.  [ɑx] Sc. 1924 R. W. Campbell Spud Tamson vi.: “Ach! It's Vettese The Richt Noise 47: But ach, I doot I'm no cut oot for sic mense (that's dowit leid for "common sense") m.Sc. 1928 J. Corrie The Last Day, etc. 65: Ach, sit doon, it'll no' hinder: LEOPOLD Ach, jist forget it! Ah'll make it masel. MARIE-LOUISE Ah kin make toast! Ah'm no a cripple! Gsw. 1991 John Burrowes Mother Glasgow 137: ' ... So it's back to Bonnie Scotland. Ach, it's. Waugh Robbie Doo (1912) 58: “Ach! here now, Doctor, that's hardly a fair question,” said my faither wi' a dry lauch. Phr.: ach aye , expression of weariness, resignation, etc. (Arg. 1990s, Cai. Ach aye: the right royal rent-a-mob gallops to the rescue, sworn to defend their Di to the last hat pin. wm.Sc. 1998 Alan Warner The Sopranos (1999) 134: Ach aye, but it's no getting caught 
2. -och suffix -OCH , suff . Also -ach , -(o)ich ; -o(u)gh , -agh , -igh . [-ɔx, -əx] I . Forming adjs.: 1 . In direct borrowings from Gael. representing the common Gael. adj. suff. -ach , as in -shach prob. represents -(i)sh + -ach ; Glashtroch , glousteroich s.v. Glouster ; where the other , Galdroch , Greeshoch (Gael. -ach ); Pibroch (Gael. -eachd ); 2 . In Sc. words, on the analogy of . [Gael. -ach , n. and adj. suff., of quality, collectivity, etc.]  
3. Clampach adj. CLAMPACH , adj . “Clumsy-footed” (Cai. 1 c .1920). [ Clamp , n . 3 , + Gael. suff. -ach .]  
4. Druntyach adj.] [ Drunty (see Drunt , n . 1 ) + suff. -ach .]  
5. Blearach adj.). [ Blear with Gael. suff. -ach .]  
6. Cheepach n. cheep , to chirp, + Gael. dim. suff. -ach .]  
7. Auch interj. AUCH , int . = Ach , Augh . [ɑx] Ags.(D) 1894 J. B. Salmond My Man Sandy (1899 
8. Shushlach n.. a mistake for * scushlach , from scushle s.v. Scush + -ach , -Och .]  
9. Flamach adj. Bulletin (27 July); Rs. 1951). [′fl(j)ɑməx] [Slang Eng. flam , to humbug + adj. suff. -ach .]  
10. Grumshach adj., n. . One who grumbles (Mry. 1 1925). [ Grum , adj ., 1 . or grump + -ish + -ach .]  
11. Crutlachin ppl. adj. same word as cruttle , to make a low, chattering sound (see Kruttle ), with dim. suff. -ach .]  
12. Grabbach n. grabbach at her cwite-tails, bit jist skuffed them the wee'st imschie. [ Grab + dim. suff. -ach .]  
13. Minshach adj. E.D.D. ); greedy for dainty food (Crm. 1919 T.S.D.C .). [Gael. miann(as)ach , desirous, covetous 
14. Badder't v. phr., plague on it. [′bɑdərt] Bnff.(D) 1924 “Knoweheid” in Swatches o' Hamespun 9: Ach, badder't 
15. Gramshoch adj., n.) + -shach ( -ish + -ach ). But the word is rather suspect.]  
16. Croojach adj. : “Wad Jamie dae for the sojers?” “Ach, no: he's too croojach.” [Ir. cruiteach , hunchbacked, Gael 
17. Beeach n. ma ain beeachies fine. [Prob. from Sc. and Eng. bee + Gael. suff. ach ; ie is a Sc. dim 
18. Cockach adj.. -ach .]  
19. Glamshach adj. ., + -ish , + -ach .]  
20. Neonach adj. 1930 : What sort of a person is so-and-so? — Ach, he's juist a neonach. [Gael. neonach , strange 
21. Trap n.4. 1973). [Ad. Gael. drab(ach) , slattern(ly), slovenl(y), itself from Eng. drab .]  
22. Brabblach n. nicht, but, ach, we only got a lot o' brabalach. [ Cf . Gael. praar , little people, refuse of 
23. Boytach n.. -ach . For the extension to 2 , cf . Eng. “a plump little bundle,” said of a sturdy child.]  
24. Cashach n. drainers” (Mry. 1 1925). [′kɑʃəx, ′k(r)ɑʃ(k)rom] [ Cashach from cas , a foot, + suff. -ach . The 
25. Crumshy adj. crumshach aul' deevil. [From Crump , adj ., with double suff. -(i)sh + -y or -ach borrowed from 
26. Greenichtie adj.. [ Green , adj. + -ich , variant of -ach (= -ish ), + -t , pa. p. + -ie . Cf. blueachtie s. v 
27. Moich adj.?' he asked. 'Ach, she is a poor moich creature,' Mother answered.  
28. Codrach adj. [lɑf] and Lauch [lɑx], enough and Eneuch . The Gael. suff. -ach may, however, have had some 
29. Winach v., Diana's wench had stown. [Appar. win , Wind , v . 1 , 3 ., + -ach , -Och , suff ., III .]  
30. Yod interj.?” “Yod, he eats maistly onything” Abd. 1957 Bon-Accord (5 Sept.) 8: Yod if I min' — ach ye ken 
31. Droshach n., Droshachs, to sooth my pain! [Gael. draos , trash, filth + suff. -ach .]  
32. Leerrach n., v. unintelligibly ( Ib .). [Prob. mainly imit., with -ach , intensive suffix. Cf . Leerie , n . 2 ]  
33. Pipsyllis n. say to the other “Fat's the maitter wi' Jamie?” “Ach it's the pipsylills”, meaning that they are 
34. Flairach n., v.. flairachan , -in (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff . 47). [Prob. from Flair above, + -ach suff. See etym 
35. Bluachie adj. + Gael. suff. -ach + dim. -ie , the t being excrescent.]  
36. Penurious adj. o' day. Abd. 15 1940 : Ach, ye're unco pernurious aboot hairs amo' yer kail.  
37. Plash n.2. 1930), plashack , -ach (Mry., Bnff. 1911; Rs. 1935 Fishery Board Gl.). Deriv.: plasher (Bnff 
38. Amshach n. and from aimsith with the -ach extension. This -ach is adjectival and aimsitheach would mean 
39. Dunchach n. press till a' see an' get a bit to row up ma finger. [From Dunch , + -ach .]  
40. Ramskeerie adj., n. Hubbard The New Makars 107: Say, 'Rise up my boy, rejoice In youthheid's ramskeerie way'; But ach 
41. Nimsh n. , imsch (Mry. 1 1925; Cai., Bnff., Abd. 1964), -ie , -ach (Bnff. 1945), -lach (Abd. 1945). A very 
42. Oorack n. OORACK , n . Also -ik , -ach , ourach ; urek (Jak.). A small puny creature or child (Sh 
43. Numpty n. Scottish kailyard numpties, ... wm.Sc. 1992 Sunday Post 4 Oct: Ach, ye're jist a numpty Sc 
44. Dainshach adj. , dainsh , dainty, fastidious, squeamish ( E.D.D. ). The double suff. -(i)sh-ach is sense-weakening. O.Sc 
45. Tyach interj.. 1958 Huntly Express (7 March): Tchach, min, ye dinna believe that styte. [Imit. Cf . Ach .]  
46. Ramgunshoch adj., n.. 1888 C. MacKay Dict .); rumgunshoch , -ach (Sc. 1832 A. Henderson Proverbs 144). [rəm′gʌnʃʌx 
47. Bardach adj. reddin' pleys, or knappin' o' a crown. [See Bard , n . 1 Gael. suff. ach .]  
48. Age n. sister - they wir at school thegither. Edb. 2003 : Ach, she's no as young as she'd hae ye 
49. Gulsoch n., adj. (I.Sc.); galshoch , -ach , -ich , galsoch , and corrupt forms gruls(h)ach , -ich , -ick Jam., -ach ; Bnff. 4 1927), the consequent nausea (Kcd. 1955); a voracious appetite (Ags. 1825 Jam 
50. Dribble v., n.. dribblick(ie) , -ach (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff . 42, -ick(ie) ; Bnff. 2 , Abd. 9 ( -ach ) 1940). Sc 
51. Cuddoch n. two years old (Sc. 1887 Jam. 6 , cuttoch , -ach ; Wgt. 1794 in G. Fraser Lowland Lore (1880) 70 
52. Squalloch v., n. SQUALLOCH , v ., n . Also squal(l)ach . [skwaləx] I . v . To scream, cry out in a 
53. Cailleach n. CAILLEACH , CAILLIACH , CAILLACH , Cal(l)ach , Caliagh , n . Also caillich , culloch (1989) 27: 'Ach, it's a cailleach I am indeed.' The old nurse smiled sourly and sniffed the air 
54. Skelloch n.2 SKELLOCH , n . 2 Also -ach , skelich , scallach , -ock , skilloch ; skillock , scilloc. ( skyolag ), ne.Sc. ( skelloch ), Ags. ( skellie ), Per. ( skell(d)ach ), Fif. ( skellock ), Slg., em.Sc.(b 
55. Loorach n. LOORACH , n . Also leurich , lur(r)ach ; † lural (Mry., Bnff. 1919 T.S.D.C .). A tattered 
56. Coronach n., from co , together, ran-ach , a cry (MacBain).]  
57. Hushoch n., v. their melders in sacks. [ Hush , n . 2 , v . 2 or Hushle + dims. -ock , -ach , -ich .]  
58. May v. Miller A Fine White Stoor 142: She was nice-looking, though. Maybe I'll see her again. Ach, but she 
59. Pellock n. PELLOCK , n . Also pelloch , -uck , -uch , -ach , -a(c)k , -iak , -eck , -ick ; paillag ; paelag (Cai. 1903 E.D.D. ); ( pailuck Mry. 1980s); pallack , -ach , -ick , palach , -ek 
60. Currach n.2 CURRACH , CURRACK , Curroch , -ock , -ich , -ick , Corrack , -ock , -ach , n . 2 A 
61. -o suffix augmentative force in Horso , Manno (see Trans. Soc. Antiq. Scot . (1792) 418); (2) of Gael. -ach in 
62. Gorroch v., n. GORROCH , v ., n . Also gor(r)ach . [′gɔrəx] I . v . To mix, stir about any thing soft 
63. Bang n.1 sat, To bide their pastor's bang. Rxb. 1826 A. Scott Poems 149: Of tooth-ach fell, wi 
64. Bucker v.2, n.2' an' beckin' ilka oor o' the day. Abd.(D) 1916 G. Abel Wylins fae my Wallet 60: Ach! the 
65. Coorse adj.. 2000 Herald 20 Jun 36: Ach, ye'll eat a peck o' dirt before ye die, said the farmer's wife to Raymond Vettese The Richt Noise 47: But ach, I doot I'm no cut oot for sic mense (that's dowit leid 
66. Chick n.1, v.. 2 1940). Bch. 1940 (per Abd. 9 ): Ach, Sauners min, it's nae eese chickin' to that ted o' a 
67. Etnach adj., n. ETNACH , adj ., n . Also † etnagh , aitn(y)ach . See Aiten , n . 2 , Eaten . [′etnəx 
68. -le suffix sm.Sc., has often the further suff. -ich , -ach , -Ock added, as drabblich , fushloch , gabblich 
69. Warroch n., v.., warroch , -ach ); a knot in wood (Peb. 1825 Jam., whirrock ). Deriv. warrachie , rough and knotty, of 
70. Whatever conj., adv., pron., whatever o't. Highl. 1932 F. MacColla Albannach vii . iv.: Ach , they had been in the habit 
71. Clatty adj. the giro 39: Ach, he said, I cant be bothered washing. I'll wait till we get to the canteen. Clatty 
72. Flail n., v. : “Ach, ye muckle flail!” said to someone falling over his own feet. 2 . Combs.: †(1) flail-cappins 
73. Furl v., n.1, . . . And furls about the feezings o't. Abd. 1909 Banffshire Jnl. (9 Feb.) 6: Ach, ye muckle 
74. Yield v., n. Richt Noise 40: "Ach, min, I'm yowden," he said, knappin his bauld heid. "Ye wadna think I'd hair wis 
75. Bystart n. noun appear like a verb: 'Ach, chuck the bastartin thing in the bin!' Gsw. 1989 : See you, ya 
76. Greeshoch n.- , greas- , with variant terminations -ach , -ock , -(a)ugh , -o(u)gh , -ig(h) , -agh , -ick , -ack 
77. Hallock n., adj., v. HALLOCK , n ., adj ., v . Also halick , -ich , -oc(k) , -ok , -yach , hallich , -ach 
78. Leash n., v., a long distance, a large amount, a great deal (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff . 104, leesh(ach) ), a volubly (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff . 104, leesh(ach) ). Cf. n ., 2 . Ib. : For mair nor three oors 
79. Pron v., n.1 , -ach , prontag , a crumb, morsel, fragment, sphnter (Kcd. 1825 Jam., pronack ; Cai. 1903 E.D.D 
80. Quey n. , -ach , -ock , quoick ; whaig , whack , whaik , wheyg , hweg (Sh.); double dim. qua(i)kie . [m 
81. Sherrack n., v. - ' 'Ach, shut yer Holy Willie gob before I get ma fella tae kick yer teeth in. And if ya want a damned 
82. Skelloch v., n.1 SKELLOCH , v ., n . 1 Also -ach , skailach , skilloch ; skyallach (Abd.). [′skɛləx 
83. Smush v., n.1, adj., smusch(ach , -le ), Abd. 1929, smushloch ). III . adj . Broken, fragmentary (Per., Ayr. 1880 Jam 
84. Clorach v., n. in a claroch. [Origin uncertain. Possibly from Gael. clabar , mire, + suff. -ach . The b of 
85. Hyter v., n., adj., adv.): He . . . ran in a clumsy hoiterin' fashion. Bnff. 1918 J. Mitchell Bydand 20: Ach, dagit 
86. Palaver n., v.' ma vest, an' inside ma collar's the only place for the thing [a table napkin]. Ach, it's nothin' but 
87. Taupie n., adj. ii . i.: Ach, ye silly tawpie. It's only a cat. Bnff. 1939 J. M. Caie Hills and Sea 15 
88. Sheemach n. exact formation is unexplained. Phs. sioman was taken as a dim. form and the alternative suff. -ach 
89. Smuirich v., n. SMUIRICH , v ., n . Also smurach , -och , smoorach , smoorich , -ik , smourock , -ach 
90. Lazy adj., n. Haaick 7: Ach, na! A'm no verrih on wui'd — A've taen the laizy the day!  
91. A pers. pron., Marie-Lou 4: LEOPOLD Ach, jist forget it! Ah'll make it masel. MARIE-LOUISE Ah kin make toast! Ah'm 
92. Hauch v., n. spittal. Arg. 1 1939 : “Hoo ar ye the day, Erchie?” “Ach, I'm no' that bad, but I hae an aafu 
93. Jirg v.2, n.2 hearts should ach. Fif. 1882 S. Tytler Sc. Marriages III. ix.: She did not so much as know 
94. Ablow Honey (1991) 203: 'Ach dinnae let them get ye bothered, lassie. Here, Betsy, put this ablow your 
95. Sklyte n., v., adv. rougher sound than sklyte ” with sklyt(er)ach as intensives (Gregor), poss. in II . 3 . with some 
96. Stone n.1, v.1 apart , exclaiming, “To the stones be it told!” Derivs. and comb.: (1) stonack , -ach , a large 
97. Gluff n., v.. 1924 Swatches o' Hamespun 9: “No, good-night,” said she . . . — that made ye gluff, my lad. Ach 
98. Gree v.1. c .1779 D. Graham Writings (1883) II. 9: Ach man! I wad a tane thee or ony body to have them 
99. Hantle n.. 1979 Albert D. Mackie in Joy Hendry Chapman 23-4 (1985) 45: Ach weel, I've a hantle pitten by 
100. Kich n.1, v., interj. policies." Ach, ye never heard such keech. And what is Brown doing writing this sententious mince? Gsw 
101. Stroup n. STROUP , n . Also stroupe , stroop , strup ; stroap (Uls.). Dim. stroupie , -ach , -an 
102. Seeck adj., n. baste”, she means merely that he is a tiresome creature. Fif. 1969 : Ach, ye're fair seekriff. I 
103. Chow v.. Law in Tom Hubbard The New Makars 35: "Ach, Jean, ye neednae bother, hen, for this I'll tell ye 
104. Golach n. GOLACH , n . Also gol(l)och , -ach , -ich (ne.Sc.), -a(c)k , -ock , † -ogh ; gallack 
105. Pose v.1, n.1 bottle!” “Ach, pose it and get it on the wey back”. Dundee 2000 Courier 11 Apr : A reader 
106. Haiver v., n.1 havers daft, Ach, I'd liefer blaw ma breath upon the breeze! wm.Sc. 1985 Liz Lochhead Tartuffe the Forest 48: "Ach, you men! You make me sick so you do, you muckle bairns! For all the use of 
107. Chuck n.2: 'Ach, it was what the wifie wanted to hear-and Ulva is only a stone's throw from Uist as the crow flies 
108. Doot v., n.. 1988 Raymond Vettese The Richt Noise 47: But ach, I doot I'm no cut oot for sic mense (that's 
109. Winter n.1, v. the good o' complainin'? wm.Sc. 1947 H. W. Pryde 1st Bk. McFlannels 78: Ach, cheer up. Ye yet.' Edb. 2004 : Ach well, ye just hae tae get oan wi it - nane o us has died a winter yet 
110. Prap n., v. some props.” “Ach, d'ye see that craw up the rig there! Weel ca' straucht till't.” But the crow shifted 
111. Minch n., v.. See the world. Walk on the moon. 'Don't know. Just ... something else.' Anything else. 'Ach!' said the 1990s, a modern big-membership party with mainstream policies." Ach, ye never heard such keech 
112. Dock n.1, v. two holdin' hands outside. Is it in love you are?' 'Yes Shelagh,' said Shona simply. 'Ach well, keep a 
113. Och interj., v.. Cf . Ach , Ouch . Phr. och aye , yes, of course. Ayr. 1786 Burns To a young Friend vi 
114. Sic adj., pron., adv. 47: But ach, I doot I'm no cut oot for sic mense (that's dowit leid for "common sense"); the auld 
115. Halie adj. “Haly-wark folk.” 15 . e.Lth. 1983 Mollie Hunter The Dragonfly Years (1989) 58: 'Ach 
116. Laith adj., n.'; But ach there is anither lay He sings, a laithlie mass - That youth an aa the floures o May Are 
117. Plank n., v. Gilchrist. “We'll plank them.” wm.Sc. 1984 Agnes Owens Gentlemen of the West 94: "Ach, I'm away 
118. Body n.: "Ach thae films is fur weans. Ah go mair fur Brigitte Bardot." Woody sniggered. "Whit a boady." 1 
119. Grannie n., v. who Wanted Peace (1985) 90: "Ach yer grannie's mutch!" Mrs Phinn retorted contemptuously. Gsw 
120. Hornie adj., n. ; (3) horny-gol(l)ach , an earwig, see Golach ; (4) hornie holes , n.pl., a game played by four 
121. Fell adj., adv. danger press your life. Rxb. 1826 A. Scott Poems 149: Of tooth-ach fell, wi' gnawing pang 
122. Knap n.1 the fore-quarter. (i) Gsw. 1951 H. W. Pryde M. McFlannel's Romance 124: Ach, it'll be 
123. Thocht n. Raymond Vettese The Richt Noise 40: This is aa I hae (he uphint the dram) an' weary thochts. Ach, I'm 
124. Tongue n., v. 'Ach Faither, you're hopeless!' [O.Sc. toungtaked , 1638.]  
125. Awa adv., interj. that "Ach weel we'll just away an' hae a dram" did seem to transcend most of the geographical 
126. Bit n.1, adj. 142: Ach, but she mayna stop here long. Another one o them shither that think living in the 
127. Fou adj., adv., n., v. Tracks 69: Ach, wheesht, said Tassie wi a grin; juist bide yir time, ye'll shuin see hou a sair heid's 
128. Glesca prop. n. John Burrowes Mother Glasgow 137: ' ... So it's back to Bonnie Scotland. Ach, it's always great to 
129. Close n.1 bother just because of you." "Ach away, Alec, ye sound just like the night we wur aw up the close wi wee 
130. Knap v., n.2 with the black peat soil. Ags. 1988 Raymond Vettese The Richt Noise 40: "Ach, min, I'm 
131. Whisht interj., v., n., adj..' m.Sc. 1988 William Neill Making Tracks 69: Ach, wheesht, said Tassie wi a grin; juist bide yir 
132. Keep v., n. Sunday Post (23 Feb.): Ach! he's just jealous because I aye beat him at keepie-up! Edb. 1989 
133. Sour adj., v., n. Scotland on Sunday 17 Dec 21: Ach, suit yersels. Here Davie, look it's that soor-faced Wendyrella and 
134. Mense n.1, v., adj. your season, Ags. 1988 Raymond Vettese The Richt Noise 47: But ach, I doot I'm no cut oot 
135. Smuir v., n..; Ork., Cai., Ags., Per. 1970). Dims. smoorie , -ach . Adj. smoor(e)y , drizzly, misty. Sh. 1877 
136. Want v., n. credit is only the possession of a lack: “Ach, Hughie! Indeed it's a want that he has!” ne.Sc 
137. Bonnet n. . In derisory phr. yer bunnet = nonsense! Lnk. 1929 G. Blake Path of Glory v.: “Ach, yer 
138. Weel adv., adj.”, said the man. . . . “Ach, come away in, well.” . . . Edb. 1973 : He didn't do it, well. Gsw 
139. Hen n.1: "Ach, Jean, ye neednae bother, hen, for this I'll tell ye: ye'll can ken he neever will chowe cheese 
140. Puddock n., v. covered with “puddock hair.” Arg. 1930 : Ach, the puddock-hair's no aff him yet. (12) Bwk 
141. Scunner v., n. verbal gibberish pretending to be demolishing - ach, why go on? Scunnersome, that was the very word for 
142. Dae v.1 Margaret Hamilton in Moira Burgess and Hamish Whyte Streets of Stone (1985) 51: 'Ach, ye're weel rid o 
143. Wee n.1, adj., adv. bonnie? m.Sc. 1988 William Neill Making Tracks 69: Ach, wheesht, said Tassie wi a grin 
144. Gate n., v. (1984) 84: 'Ach, people just gang their ain gait.' m.Sc. 1986 Robert Calder in Joy Hendry 
145. Ken v., n. gremlin that narked in his head. Ach away ye go! Don't kid yourself. I know fine what you really are. He 
146. Sea n.. m.Sc. 1939 James Barke The Land of the Leal (1987) 360: 'Ach you, you Hielan' stoat!' replied 
147. Yird n., v. Raymond Vettese The Richt Noise 40: This is aa I hae (he uphint the dram) an' weary thochts. Ach, I'm 
148. Come v..: "Ach dinna be daft, Meg," Mary said sharply. "Come on a walk." Gsw. 1985 Michael Munro The 
149. Muckle adj., adv., n. Song of the Forest 48: "Ach, you men! You make me sick so you do, you muckle bairns! For all the 
150. Pit v.1 for the winter. Edb. 1979 Albert D. Mackie in Joy Hendry Chapman 23-4 (1985) 45: Ach weel 
151. Auld adj. Rhymes, etc. 131: Dear hallow'd Auld Langsyne. Arg. 1 1929 : Ach, aye, Jimmy, ah'll dae that 
152. Heid n., adj., v. George MacDonald Fraser The Sheikh and the Dustbin (1989) 132: "...'Ach, away an' shoot a few more 

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1. Ach interj. Ach , int. [Natural exclamation; still common.] Tuts! Oh! — a1540 Freiris Berw. 237. ‘Ach, quha be this that knawis sa weill my name?’ 1628 Bk. Pasquils 64. And what, ach, is 
2. Tuthe-acke n. Tuthe-acke , Tuithe aik , n . Also: twithȝaik , tooth aike , -ach , tootatch . [ME and e.m.E. tothach(e (1377), tooth ache (Caxton), tooth ach (Shakespeare).] Toothache. 1550 Knox 
3. Auch interj. Auch , int . [Var. of Ach .] Ah! — 1622-6 Bisset II. 181/2. The voce of the puir 
4. Knip n. the mod. Scand. languages, mod. Caithness dial. knip (Orkn. and Shetl. knippek , -ach ) a small 
5. Levage n.. lov(e)ach(e , lovage , OF. levesche , luvesche (mod. F. liveche ).] The herb lovage. Also attrib 
6. Panach n. Pan(n)ach(e , Pana(s)che , -ash , n. Also: -age ; pennashe . [e.m.E. pinnach (1553 
7. Ramage adj.2 Ramage , adj. 2 Also: -ach ; rammage . [F. ramage , in this sense (1611 in Cotgrave 
8. Pevych adj. Pevych , -ech , -ach , a . Also: pew- and -yche , -ische ; -is . [e.m.E. and ME 
9. Cuddeich n. Cuddeich , Cuddich(e , n . Also: coddech , cuddech(t , -ach , cuideich ; cuddyche 
10. Stallag n. Stallag(e , n . Also: -ach , -adge , stala(d)ge , -eg , stel(l)a(d)ge , -idge 
11. Wyndy adj.. Commonw. (1964) 440. Hypochondriak Melancholly. A windie melancholly which is bred of ach and sorness 
12. Aw v.). 1447 Reg. Great S. 106/1 (sekande thaim as sic thingis ach to be soch). 1484–5 Peebles B 
13. Scath v. myln ( b ) 1514 Wigtown B. Ct. fol. 38a. Ilk ȝere at thir ach ȝere skading him vii d 
14. Sek v. within the saide landis … sekande thaim as sic thingis ach to be soch ( c ) c1420 Wynt. iv 

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