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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1554-1567
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Extort, Extoirt, v. [e.m.E. (1529), L. extort-, extorquēre.] tr. To obtain by force; to oppress with exactions. — 1554 Duncan Laideus Test. 152.
Then Rubberie the pœpill to extoirt And Commone thift tuke on thame sa the steir 1567 Q. Mary in Keith Hist. II. 599.
He partlie extorted and partlie obtenit oure promeis
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