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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doun-trod, -tred, p.p. [e.m.E. downtrod (1596), -trodden (1568).] Trodden down. —1546 Treas. Acc. VIII. 461.
For their kaill distroyit and doun-trod be mennis feit c1590 Fowler II. 161/28.
It was necessar that Italye suld fall in suche extremetie … beaten; ouerthrauen, dovnetred, spoyled
