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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1583
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Catchpulling, n. [f. catchpull Cachepell.] Playing at handtennis. —1583 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 265.
Proclamatioun to be maid discharging … all catchpulling, rolling, playing … and siclyk, in tyme of sermoun on Sonday