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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Dasch(e, n. [ME. dasshe, dasch (a 1375), f. Dasch(e,v.] A violent impact. — 1535 Stewart 19544.
The speris enterit in the feild … , With sic ane dasche that the erth did dynnill 15.. Clariodus ii. 1136.
Thay sould have fruschit throw the steill With the ilke dasch
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