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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bribing,) Brybing, vbl. n. [f. Bribe v.] Dishonesty, robbery, or extortion. —1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 28.
Thair wes … na thing bot weir, oppression and brybing a1585 Maitl. Q. xcii. 11.
His honest hands from brybing did abstene
