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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Carmusche, v. Also: carmis(c)he. [Cf. Carmusche,n.] intr. and tr. To skirmish (with).a1578 Pitsc. II. 162.
How they carmisched with the French men Ib. 221/3.
The Lord Flemyng … carmishit his men of weir daylie Ib. 247/11.
Thay sould have carmischit for saiftie of thair awin lyues 1596 Dalr. I. 164 marg.
Frontinie succeidis to Petilie and carmusches with the Scottis
