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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1578
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(Defacing,) Diffaceing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. defacyng (1544).] Defacement, damage. —1578 Reg. Privy C. III. 81.
The wache tower … mon be mendit of the litill diffaceing the Englische army maid of it
