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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1575
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Hand-kill, v. [Hand n.] tr. To slaughter by hand. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 583.
Gif ony fleshour, beand burges, slayis or handkillis ony beif or flesh with his awin handis
