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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lacerating, vbl. n. [e.m.E. lacerate v. (1592): cf. Lacerat, p.p.] Tearing, tearing up. —1679 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 305 (13 May).
For ther unjust witholding detaining lacerating cancelling or putting away of the said complainer his wryteis and evidents
