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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Direption, -ioun, n. Also: derept-. [e.m.E. (1528), L. dīreptio.] Pillaging, plundering.1531 Bell. Boece I. 227.
The Scottis, to resist this violent dereptionis, war constranit to rise in battall Ib. II. 349.
To eschew the direptioun and birning of his townes Id. Livy I. 31/5; etc.
Quhare thai war skatterit at thare spuleȝe and direptioun of the cuntre 1585 Acts III. 385/2.
All … reiffis, oppressionis, depredationis, direptionis, baith to burgh and land 1590 Warrender P. II. 137.
The king of Spaine … is enforced at exorbitant chairges to keepe a stronge navye … or suffer daylie direptions
