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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Adulter, v. [e.m.E. (c 1550), L. adulterāre.] tr. To adulterate. Hence Adulterit ppl. a. —1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 15 (the minister adulters this text); 21 (thair adultering of the scripture). 1603 Ellon Presb. 43 (foul and adulterit money).
