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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1658
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Squat, Sqwat, n. [ME and e.m.E. squate (c1350), squat (c1450).] a. A heavy fall. b. Take a squat, hide or seek respite by squatting. —a. 1513 Doug. x vii 108.
Rethus … Tumlyt from hys hie cart … And on the grund rebundis with a sqwat [Sm., Ruddim. squat] —b. 1658 R. Moray Lett. 29 March.
This may serve for one chace of our new hare, which here I will let take a squat
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