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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Debordit, -ed, ppl. a. [f. Debord,v.] Unrestrained; exceeding all bounds. —1583 Colville Lett. 231.
For remedy of theis debordit pillereis c1590 Fowler II. 27/3.
Sic vnbrydelit and debordit briganis Ib. 73/8.
His deborded vyces and euill conditioun a1651 Calderwood IV. 418.
He induced his Majestie … to rander himself subject to their deborded appetits
