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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1949-1957
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MOOSH, n., adj., v. Also mooshe.
I. n. Crumbly, rotten, decayed material (Cai. 1963).Cai. 1949:
The hey's geen a' tae moosh.
II. adj. Crumbly, mouldy (Cai. 1963).
III. v. To crumble away, through mould or decay (Cai. 1963).Cai. 1957:
Said of hay not keeping — it mooshed.
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