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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Of-,) Off-faller, n. [Cf. Of-falling,vbl. n. b.] One who falls off, a renegade. —1681-91 Faithful Contendings 40.
Shot at by all ranks of off-fallers from the cause of God
