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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Despoil, v. [ME. despoyle, OF. despoillier. Cf. Dispoil v.] tr. To plunder, rob. —1456 Hay I. 169/14.
[Has] he nocht … despoilit, and desrobbit all the templis
