Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶MASHERY, n. A hotch-potch, a confused mixture (Sc. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 195).
[Reduced form of mishmasherie s.v. Mish-mash, adj.]