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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Extirping, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1535).] Extirpation. —1597 Acts IV. 128/1.
Great and weichtie causis of treassoun, quhilk concernis lyfe, landis, gudis and extirping of the posteritie
