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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ramasse, n. [F. ramas a heap or collection.] The act of gathering up or bringing together; a résume, summary. —1596 Cal. Sc. P. XII 257.
Which was the occasion of [a collection and] ramasse [of articles] 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xix.
This ramasse of these reasons in the bygone discourse being thus made
