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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Detruse, v. [f. L. dētrūs-; cf. Detrusare,n.] tr. = Detrude v. —1571 Sat. P. xxvi. 94.
Gif ȝe neglect, than God … Will from that rowme thoill you to be detrusit
