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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disburse, v. [e.m.E. disburse, -bourse (1530), OF. desbourser.] tr. = Deburs v. —1558-66 Knox II. 509.
Albeit the treasurer and now comptroller … had disbursed many thousands