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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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Onerat, v. [e.m.E. onerat(e (c 1535), L. onerāt-us, p.p. stem of onerāre Oner v., f. onus, oner- a load, burden.] = Oner v. —1560 Buke of Discipline 220.
Taxationis, impostis [etc.] … or ony othir charge that may onerat or abstract him or thame from the cair of thair office
