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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Volerie, n. [F. volerie.] An incident of theft or robbery. —1604 Jacobean Union 49.
What … is oure histories but a recorde of perpetuall hostilitie between the devided nations of this iland of infinite bloodsheed, seditions, rebellions, voleries, oppressions [etc.]
