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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1618
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Aff-scouring, n. [Aff adv. after e.m.E. off-scouring (1526).] pl. Offscourings. —1618 Criminal Trials III. 451 (filthie aff-scoureingis of people).
