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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impas(c)h-, Impassement, n. [Cf. Impesch(e)ment and Empaschement.] Hindrance, impediment; harassment. — 1543 Corr. M. Lorraine 44.
And [= if] this be nocht providit … , it will mak impassement … for the commoun weill of this realme 1613 Conv. Burghs II. 387.
[The piermaster to keep the shore clear] quhairby the schips … may … lose and laidin without any impaschment made to thame 1630 Misc. Hist. Soc. II. 257.
I wold have vrettin mony things to yow, bot … impashmentis of cumpany [make this impossible]
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