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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schok,) Shock, v. (e.m.E. shock (1576) intr. to come into violent contact, (1640) to clash together, esp. to encounter in the shock of battle, also (1568) tr. to weaken by impact, etc. Cf. Chok n.) intr. —a1578 Pitsc. (1728) 21.
Scantly was he well come, when both the armies were ready to joyn and shock together
