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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Malasche, n. [Sing. form corresp. to Malashes n. In the later dial. as molass, mol-, mal(l)ash, ‘spirits distilled from molasses, whisky adulterated with this’.] ? Molasses or ? a drink wholly or partly made from this. — 1562 Exch. R. XIX. 197.
[Compt of the Customer of Edinburgh. Charge includes £48 5s.] certi succi et malasche
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