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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pash, n. [17th c. Eng. pash (1611, Shakesp.), of unknown origin. Also in the later Sc. and Cheshire dials.] A head. —a1689 Cleland 66.
Some turning up their gay mustachoes And others robbing their dull pashes
