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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mart(i)ring, vbl. n. [ME. martiring (Cursor M.), e.m.E. martyring, OE. martyrung.] Torturing, maiming: cf. Martir v. 3 and 4. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 131/164.
The tortoure of soule & martiring [v.r. martring] of oure boddie both
