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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Apace, Apaice, adv. [ME. a pase, apase (14th c.), ‘at a pace’: see Pase n.] Quickly. —15.. Clar. v. 834.
About the tabill he passit hes apaice 1600-1610 Melvill 145.
My wound … beguid to blude apace
