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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Orbait, p.p. [e.m.E. orbate (1525, 1557), L. orbātus, p.p. of orbāre to bereave.] Bereaved, deprived. —a1538 Abell 47 a.
This Constantin … wes eftirwert orbait of wife & barnis & temporall geir
