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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Delasch, Delash(e, v. Also: dilasch(e, -lashe, delaishe. [obs. F. delacher.] tr. To discharge, let fly.(a) c1590 J. Stewart 76/109.
In tym quhan Cupid thus delascht his dart 1598 Crim. Trials II. i. 36.
Quha … schott and delascht aucht schott of hagbuttis and pistollettis att the said Sir Thomas 1602 Reg. Privy C. VI. 259.
Mr Iohne Gilchryst [etc.] … schot and dilaschit pistolettis and culveringis, ather of thame at utheris(b) c1590 Fowler I. 122/111.
Abyde whill deathe bende his bow or yit delashe his shaft 1590-1 Bruce Serm. G 3 b (J).
Against this ground they delash their artillerie siclike 1598 Reg. Privy C. V. 443.
Eftir thay had dilasheit thair … pistollettis at the said complenair 1600-1610 Melvill 259.
They delaishe thair ordinance at the lownes 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. vii. 11.
As if the worme (man) were able to stand out against the thunder-bolts of death delashed by God