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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1561
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Manglar, n. (Appar. e.m.E. mangler (1581) one who hacks, lacerates or mutilates, f. e.m.E. and ME. mangle v. [cf. Mag(g)ill v.].) — 1561 Reg. Privy C. I. 201.
Command and charge all … flescheouris and manglaris [sic in MS.] of flesche, … that nane of tham tak upoun hand to sla or eit ony maner of lammis
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