wyche1 (s.xiii2)
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wyche1 (s.xiii2)

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[gdw]

  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  witch n.2  MED:  wicch(e n.  DMLBS: ∅
 
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

The second 'gallice' in this gloss is presumably in error for 'anglice'.

s.

1 witch, person who practises witchcraft or magic: 
( MS: s.xiii2 )  lamia: gallice strie, gallice wyche  ii 172
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