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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Deluge, v. [F. déloger. Cf. Disluge v.] tr. and intr. To dislodge, remove. —a1500 Henr. III. 168/84.
As thow art iuge, deluge ws of this dreid 1581 Cath. Tr. 170/17.
[The bishops compel them] to deluge and leue the grounde voyd
