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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1667
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Smutchin, n. [? Related to e.m.E. smutche (Palsgrave) a smudge, 18th c. Eng. smutch soot, grime.] ? A fine powder. — 1667 Analecta Scotica I 83.
The virtues of the Indian perfume tobacco. The Spaniards and Irish take it most in a powder or smutchin
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