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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CASH, Kash, n.² “A pathway; a covered drain made to leave a passage for water in wet ground or bog” (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn., cash, kash).Ant. 1814–1884 A. Hume Dial. 22 (E.D.D.):
You approach the house by the cash.