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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Depopulacioun, n. [Late ME. (c 1460), L. dēpopulātio.] Devastation. —1533 Boece vii. x. 240.
Scottis and Pichtis spendit mony dayis in sic depopulacioun and hereschip
