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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mutilit, Mwtillit, Mittalit, Metelit, p.p. and ppl. a. [Cf. Mutil(l)ing and Mutilar, and e.m.E. (once) mutil'd (a 1618).] Mutilated, maimed. = Mutilat 1. —1578 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 1 July.
He … has cruellie mittalit me of my said thoum 1590 Strathendrick 172.
Straik … the said Johnne … in his richt hand and hes mutilit him thairof c1590 J. Stewart II. 66/64.
Heeds, spalds, arms, thies and legs dissouerit flew From metelit bluidie bodies tumbling doune 1612 Reg. Soltre 246.
For the interteanement of the hospitallis pure mwtillit and indigent persounes orphalingis [etc.]
