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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alsmuch, -mutch, a partial Anglicizing of Alsmekill. —1646 Irvine Mun. II. 65 (alsmutch as the twa pairt … extendis to). 1650 Baillie III. 112 (myself alsmuch as others).