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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CASH, Kash, n.1 “A tobacco-pouch” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; 1914 Angus Gl., kash). [kɑʃ]Sh.(D) 1891 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 66:
An noo I tinks mi pipe i'se licht, An so ita mi kash sae ticht For twist I hunt.
Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 161:
I took me cash an' twisted aff a bit o' tabakka ta fill me pipe.

[Dan. kasse, a case, purse; O.Fr. casse, case, chest; It. cassa, Lat. capsa, idem.]

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