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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Depair, v. [e.m.E. depaire, ME. depeire (15th c.), OF. depeirer.] tr. To impair, injure. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. ii. 192.
Na wretchis word may depair ȝour hie name
