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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1636-1670
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Gallash, -asch, n. [e.m.E. gallosh, ME. (1377) and F. galoche.] A galosh. —1636 Edinburgh Testaments LVIII. 18 b.
Ane pair gallashes, sevne pair of buittis 1670 Lauder Journal 243.
A pair of shoes and gallasches to them
