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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Extirpatioun, n. [e.m.E. extirpation (1526), L. ex(s)tirpātio.] Extirpating. —1562 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 5.
For mantenans of gud manneris and extirpatioun off wyce owt of this burgh 1558-66 Knox II. 29.
To the manifestatioun of his glorie, and extirpatioun of idolatrie
