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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schipbrek, n. [ME shipbreche (Wyclif), -bruche (Trevisa). Cf. S(c)hip-brokin, also Schipbreking,vbl. n.] Shipwreck. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet 2 Cor. xi 25.
Thrijse I was at schipbrek [W. -breche] be nycht and be day I was in the deepnes of the see
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