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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clasche, n. [e.m.E. classhe (1525), of imitative origin.] A resounding impact or fall. —1513 Doug. ix. xii. 59.
Sa felloun sownd or clap maid this gret clasche 1516–7 Treas. Acc. V. 113.
To Bissat, messinger, to ryd with my lord governouris lettrez to lord Dacrae and gat ane clasche
