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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Corruptar, Corruppar, n. [e.m.E. (1538). Cf. Corruptour.] A corrupter. —a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 100.
Tham that ar knawin corrupparis of iustice Ib. 825.
Corrupparis of the law 1558-66 Glencairn in 1558-66 Knox I. 73.
Cankcarit corruptars of the Creid
