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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Extirper, n. [f. extirp v. (common in e.m.E.).] An extirpator. —1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. Pray. 26.
Keip ȝour annoyntit seruiteur … that he may be … ane extirper of heresies
