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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Carcerat, p.p. and v. [L. carcerāt-us, p.p. of carcerāre.] Imprisoned; to imprison. —a1585 Maitl. Q. lxv. 124.
In prisoun strang with sorrow carcerat 1625 Garden Kings 7.
All the Lords … he carcerats
