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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effracter, n. [f. L. effract-, ppl. stem of effringere.] A breaker out (from prison). —1673 Rec. Justiciary Ct. II. 175.
Making such as escape to be only punishable when they are also effracters
