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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mutil(l)ing, vbl. n. [Cf. 16th c. F. mutiler v., L. mutilāre v., and Mutilar n. and Mutilit p.p.] Mutilating, maiming (a person) (of a limb). = Mutilating vbl. n. —1538 Reg. Privy S. II. 428/2.
The … dismembring of Roger Tuedy … and mutiling of the said Roger of his tholme 1550–1 Ib. IV. 92/2.
For the mutilling, hurting and handis putting in Andro Wallat
