sb. and v., intermediate forms due to confusion of BALANCE and BALLAST.

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1609.  Bible (Douay), Ezek. xlv. 11. According to the measure of a core shal be the equal balassing of them.

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1656.  Blount, Glossogr., Balasse, ballast or ballance … any thing of weight laid in the bottom of Ships to make them go upright.

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