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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Rape, v. [ME (Chaucer) and e.m.E. rape, AF raper (1400 in Godef.), L. rapere, MLG and MDu. rāpen (MLG also rappen).] intr. To rape or despoil. — c1420 Wynt. v 389 (W).
In cruelte and averice And mony vthere sindry vice Sa lang he rapit [L. saeviret; v.r. wedit] till at he was Slane
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