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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Stuprate,) v. P.t. stuprat. P.p. stuperat. [e.m.E. stuprate (a1548), L. stuprāt-, f. stuprāre.] To violate (a woman). —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iii 582.
Sichem … Had reft Dina … And hir stuprat 1642 Justiciary Cases II 489.
The pannell, gif ane woman … could not haife been stuperat and violat be him, bot he being maried wold haife beine guiltie of the cryme of adulterie
