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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Doun-,) Down-breking, vbl. n. [Doun adv. 2 c.] Breaking to pieces. —1583 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 313.
The incalling of the balbeis, nonsunts, and awld plakis, and down breking of thame
