meche2 (1275)
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meche2 (1275)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  match n.1  MED:  macch(e n.  DMLBS: ∅
 
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

The MED has interpreted the name in this meaning, but it may also be associated with as Middle English meche n. ('sword') (see Family Names Meech), meche1 ('wick') or meghe ('whey').

s.

1 name match, husband or lover (used as a surname): 
( 1275 )  Symon le Meche  Meech
( a.1300 )  Ricardo Le Meche  macch(e n.
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