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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CASUAL, adj. Accidental, arising from mistake or ignorance. Known to Bnff.2, Abd.22 1938. Obs. in Eng. since 1758 (N.E.D.).Rxb. 1821 A. Scott Poems 156:
Upon the inside of my koot, A casual chap ae day did do't.

[O.Sc. casuall, -uale, -wall, happening by accident, liable to occur, c.1470 (D.O.S.T.).]

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