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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HISH-HASH, n. A muddle, confusion, untidy mess (Kcb.¹ 1928; Sh., m.Lth. 1957).Kcb.⁴ 1900:
When all sorts of odds and ends are lying about a stackyard not raked up, it is said to be just a hish-hash.