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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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(To-turve,) v. P.t. to-turvit. [Early ME to-torvion (c1175), to-toruen (a1250), OE torfian.] tr., absol. To dash to pieces, hurl about, wreak havoc. — a1500 Golagros and Gawane 704.
In that hailsing hynt grete harmys and here, All to-turuit [pr. to-turnit] thair entyre
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