1800. He replied that he was not at liberty to say—we had a sedition law—which will soon be done away—then I can explain. ☞ A very good come-off this!—The Aurora, Phila., May 19.
1849. They pray to them as a come-off.—C. S. Bird, ‘Mariolatry,’ p. 46. (N.E.D.)
