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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quash, Quesch, v. P.p. quashed, quassat; quesc(h)ed. [e.m.E. quash (1609) to suppress, e.m.E. quash, ME quasse(n (Manning) to annul, OF quasser (= F. casser, Cass v.): cf. Quas v.] tr. To put down, suppress. — c1590 Fowler II 77/9.
Secreit conspiraceis … quhen they grow to that greatnes as they can not be quesched nor remedied ?16.. c1700 Brief Seasonable Warning 4.
Tender living sympathizing Christians would try before they trust, and the clashings of some particular private Christians also would be quassat 1640 Haddington Corr. 184.
The … calomnyes concerning your lordships self are now fullye quashed 1670 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. III 247.
The said mutiny is now quesced