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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1493, 1576
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Destitution, Dis-, n. [ME. (a 1440), and e.m.E. (1554), L. dēstitūtio.] Depriving. —1493 Acts Lords of Council 262/2.
Landis … to be gevin to Sir Iohne of Auchinlek … in distitutioun and dishering of the said Gelis 1576 Orkney Oppress. 85.
All sic officiars … as throw thair demeritis sall be fund worthie of deprevatioun and destitutioun of thair offices
