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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Desturn, v. [OF. desturner. Cf. Disturn.] tr. To turn aside, divert. —1456 Hay II. 88/15.
The carnale desyre … corrumpis and desturnis the manis inclynaciounis fra gude purpose till all evill delectaciounis