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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Paw, n.2 [Repr. F. pas; also e.m.E. (1660) in grand paw, put for F. grand pas.] A step. — 1665 Lauder Jrnl. 48.
Its a fine drollery to sie a Frenchman conterfit the Castilian … his march and paw speaking pride it selfe
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