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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Darth, v. [f. darth Derth n. Cf. ME. derthyn (c 1440), e.m.E. dearth (1594).] tr. To make dear in price. Also darthing vbl. n. —1578 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 69.
I command and charge … that na victuellis be darthit vpoun thame 1630 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. III. 649.
To the great trubill off the liegis and unnecessar darthing off all goodis
