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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1597
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Mutilater, n. [f. Mutilat v.: cf. L. mutilātor and mod. Eng. mutilator (1767).] One who mutilates or maims (another). —1597 in Row 181.
Hurters and mutilaters of ministers