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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mus(c)hing, vbl. n. [Musche v.] Furnishing a garment with puffs or gatherings; ? also, flouncing, furnishing with flounces.1600 Tailor's Acc. Bk. A. 5 b.
To the broudster for musching of ȝour … black sating dowblit 1602 Ib. 19 b. 1681 Foulis Acc. Bk. 97.
To pay for mushing Grissies coat 0, 18, 0
