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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sphacelate, v. (17th c. Eng. sphacelate (1663), F. sphacéler (16th c. in Littré) to make gangrenous.) —Urquhart Rabelais i xxvii.
To some others he spoiled the frame of their kidneys, marred their backs, … sphacelated their shins
