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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1933
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BAMBUSEL, n., v., ppl.adj. [′bɑm′busəl]
1. n. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. Bambus:
Bambusel, confused state; great disorder, esp. on account of too great haste; in a b[ambusel], pell-mell, (of mental state) confused; amazed.[Also given by Sh.4 1933.]
2. v. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. Bambus:
Bambusel, to turn upside down; to confuse; amaze.
3. ppl.adj. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. Bambus:
Bambuseld, (1) in disorder; pell-mell; (2) confused; amazed.
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