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pass-
the vb.-stem or imper. of pass v., used in a few combinations, mostly nonce-words: † ˈpass-dice = passage 15 [cf. It. passa-dieci: see quot. 1598 s.v.]; † ˈpass-man a., surpassing man, superhuman; † ˈpass-praise a., transcending praise, beyond praise.
1805T. Holcroft Bryan Perdue II. 56 To..idle away..part of the four and twenty hours at hazard, pass-dice, picquet [etc.]. 1606Sylvester Du Bartas ii. iv. ii. Magnif. 1254 The passe-man Wisedome of th' Isaacian Prince, A light so bright, set in such eminence. a1586Sidney Astr. & Stella lxxvii, That skin, whose passe-praise hue scornes this poor tearm of white. |