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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cruciat(e, p.p. [L. cruciātus: cf. Cruciat,v.] Crucified; tormented. —1533 Boece ix. v. 296 b.
King Vter in Walis cruciate with ane hett fever 1550 Knox III. 62.
Being cruciat with drought and heat intollerabill c1550 Rolland C. Venus ii. 366.
Sum said he seruit for to be cruciat
