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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plagit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. plagued (1575); Plage v.] Afflicted, tormented. —a1568 Bann. MS. 31b/52.
Thay … Led me to deid with tormentis me slew … On lenth and breid my plagit persone drew