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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Derob, v. [OF. derober; e.m.E. derobbe (1546). Cf. Deroub v.] tr. To rob, despoil. —1456 Hay I. 132/26.
Gif a man had derobbit me of my decrez 1456 Ib. 155/21; etc.
Sen he has fundyn him … derobband the contree