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knitch
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knitch, n. [Cf. Knit.].
A number of things tied or knit together; a bundle; a fagot. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
"When they [stems of asphodel] be dried, they ought to be made up into knitchets, or handfuls." [1913 Webster]
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