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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Murdriss-,) Murdress-, Murdreissing, Murthrissing, vbl. n. Murdering, murder. —c1420 Wynt. vii. 80 (W).
That were na worschip sickerly Bot murthrissing vnhonestly 1545–6 Reg. Privy S. III. 234/2.
Convict for the creawle slauchter, murdressing and wirreyng of [etc.] 1586 Crim. Trials I. ii. 153. 1590 Ib. 186.
Dilatit of sorcerie and wichcraft and for the crewell murdreissing of twa ȝoung infant bairnis
