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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Occise, v. [L. occis-, p.p. stem of occīd-ere to cut down, kill.] tr. To kill, slay. —c1550 Rolland Court of Venus iii. 268.
Witnes Acteon quhome that ȝe gart occise With his awin doggis