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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AMPLUSH, v.tr. (See quot.) (Not known to our correspondents.) [ɑm′plʌʃ]Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 215:
Amplush, to reduce to a dilemma.