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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Crime,) Cryme, v. [e.m.E. cryme (1570), crime (rare), OF. crimer.] tr. To accuse of crime. —c1420 Wynt. v. 1314 (W).
He bad at nane sa hardy ware Cristin men for to suppris, Or thame to cryme on ony wys
