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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1626
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Dedecorat, v. [e.m.E. dedecorate (1609), L. dēdecorāre.] tr. To dishonour. —1626 Garden Worthies 58.
As neither malice, nor a Momus may In future tyme dedecorat thy clan
