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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Of-,) Off-hand, adv. and a. [e.m.E. (1694).] a. adv. Immediately, forthwith. (Cf. fra hand, Hand n. 8 b.) b. a. ? Abrupt, brusque. — 1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 58.
Off hand [gl. instantly] I ran into the toun 1685 in Renwick Serm. 575.
I am not, even in this case, for a rude off hand withdrawing until private admonition … once and again prove ineffectual
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