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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Distrus, v. [ME. distruss (c 1430), OF. destrousser.] tr. = Disturs. —1456 Hay I. 117/9.
He suld be jugit to be distrussit of hors and gere 1456 Ib. 136/7.
Gif a knycht … be derobbit and distrussit
