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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erle-breking, vbl. n. [f. erle Erlis n.] Breaking of a bargain for which earnest-money has been given. —a 1300 Acts I. *93/2.
Si quis emerit … mercimonia et dederit denarium dei uel aliquid argentum in arris, pacabit mercatori … sine felling uel herle-breking
