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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gnas, Gnasche, v. [Late ME. gnasche (1496).] tr. To gnash (the teeth). —1513 Doug. viii. iv. 103 (R).
In haist Hercules come at hand … Gnassing his teith 1567 G. Ball. 16.
Dum ceremoneis … And wowis vaine.Sall gar thaim gnasche thair teith
