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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1610
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Maistrise, v. [OF. maistriser (F. maîtriser).] tr. To have (a person) under one's control or domination. — 1610 Misc. Hist. Soc. II. 168.
Withe imminent … danger to the lyffe of the prince … to be maistrisit & at the disposition of the … murtherer of his father
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