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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scud, p.t. [e.m.E. scud v., see Scud,n.] tr. Passed, or travelled, rapidly through (a place). —1632 Lithgow Trav. x 424.
Then scud I France, and cross'd the Pyrheneise
