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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1573
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Stochado, n. [e.m.E. stockado (1582), stoccata (1595), It. stoccata, f. stocco point of sword, dagger.] A thrust or stab with a pointed weapon. — 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 6.
Giff there be ony stout carle that will fight, set me till him, and I sall give him an culbado, with an stochado
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