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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Infetter, v. [e.m.E. (1626), var. of enfetter (1604).] tr. To put into fetters. —c1590 Fowler I. 35/223.
He … goes infettered hard afore this high triumphant chair
