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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hasch, Hash, v. [e.m.E. hash (1657), F. hacher.] tr. To cut in small pieces. Also hashing vbl. n. —1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xix.
Sik hashing and knashing Cums not of clenlie cukis 1591-2 Rob Stene 13.
Sum haschit the harnis of tender lamis 1638 Adamson Muses Thr. 31.
All raging therein blood they hew'd and hash'd
