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Taplash, n. [17th c. Eng. taplash (1623).] fig. Detritus, refuse. —1676 Lauder Notices Affairs I 115.
The 5 parts of his judgement was more to be trusted and credited then the 6t part, which was but the dregs and taplash of his wit
