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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Extorsing, vbl. n. [f. Extors,v.] Subjecting to extorsion. —1582 in Calderwood III. 665.
In the corruption and misusing of justice, … oppressing and extorsing of subjects [etc.]