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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BASH, n.² A term of contempt; a worthless person.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 299:
A pity 'tis that we should be Sae troubled wi' the bash, And that we dare get nane but he, And his slim senseless trash.Kcb.¹ 1933:
“He's a regular bash,” “he's a proper bash.”