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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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To-dryf, v. [ME todrifenn (Orm), OE todrífan; To- prefix2 and Drive v. 2.] tr. To break in pieces. — ?1438 Alex. ii 5462.
Thy hede I sall of ryf, Or armis sall brek and all to-dryf!
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