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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Escarmusch, n. [Late ME. escarmissh, F. escarmouche. Cf. Escharmousch n.] A skirmish. — 1549 Compl. 6/7.
Ther durst none … pas bakuart nor forduart, be rason of the mony assaltis ande escarmuschis that he maid contrar them
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