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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Murth(e)ring, ppl. a. [e.m.E. murtheryng (1550), murderyng (c 1560), murd'ring (Shakesp.).] That commits, or has committed, (a certain) murder, murdering. —c1590 Fowler I. 342/5.
If that the murthring wight Approche that did the deid, The woundes burste open quight
