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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†DUSHILL, n. and v.
1. n. “A female who performs her work in a very slovenly way” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).
2. v. “To disgust . . . apparently from the display of slovenliness” (Ib.).
[Origin obscure; ? cf. Gushel.]
