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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Explode, v. [e.m.E. (1538), L. explōdere.] tr. To reject. —1562-3 Winȝet II. 76/29.
That the thing … quhilk wes neulie inuentit, suld be explodit, and hyit away [L. exploderetur]