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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Debaurd, n. [For debord, F. débord. Cf. Debord v.] ‘Departure from the right way.’ —1671 Annand Myst. Pietatis 118 (J).
Which verily is the ground of all our sinful debaurds, viz. our unbelief [etc.]