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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1647-1648
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Plish-plash, n. [Redupl. nonce-form, based on Plasch(e n.] A splashing noise. —?a1648 Polemo-Middinia 17.
Ad terram cecidere grues plish plashque dedere Sol-goosi in pelago