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† ˈorchat Obs.
Affected form for orchard, after Gr. ὄρχατος row of trees, garden.
(Orchat, orchet, or worchet is also a northern dialect form (Cumbld., Roxb.) for Sc. orchart, orchard.)
1708J. Philips Cyder i. 9 His Fruit..in Summer's Pride, When other Orchats smile, abortive fail. Ibid. 18 Wouldst thou, thy Vats with gen'rous Juice should froth? Respect thy Orchats. [1802in Anderson Cumbld. Ball. 39 The throssle..Aye in our worchet welcomes spring.] |