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scotching |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scotch \Scotch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scotched}; p. pr & vb n. {Scotching}.] [Cf. Prov. E. scote a prop, and Walloon ascot a prop, ascoter to prop, F. accoter, also Armor. skoaz the shoulder, skoazia to shoulder up to prop, to support, W. ysgwydd a shoulder, ysgwyddo to shoulder. Cf {Scoat}.] [Written also {scoatch}, {scoat}.] To shoulder up to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scotching \Scotch"ing\, n. (Masonry) Dressing stone with a pick or pointed instrument.
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