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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Labefact, v. [e.m.E. (c 1540), f. p.p. stem of L. labefacere to cause to fall.] tr. To shake, overthrow, cast down. —1619 Garden Elphinstoun 951.
The long confedrat League, Gif harmed ony whair, Or labefacted they it find, Thai haue powar to repair
