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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Ushered, p.p. [e.m.E. vshered (1594); Us(c)her n.] Of a place: Cleared of its occupants. = Usche v. 2. —1679 J. Barclay Descr. Cath. Ch. (1684) 34.
The house was ushered, and when all urre gone, He, and the dying man were left alone
