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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1585
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Permulctuary, a. (Cf. Per- pref.1 = completely, Per- pref.2, e.m.E. mulctuary (a 1613) by way of a fine, and L. permulctēre to tame.) — 1585 D. Peacock Perth Ann. & Archives (1849) 479.
[Fornicators who are rather willing to pay] an permulctuary [sum of money than, etc.]
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