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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lug-,) Lugg-marking, vbl. n. [Cf. e.m.E. ear-marking (1660) in the same use.] Cutting the ear (of a person, as a punishment). —1681-91 Shields Faithful Contendings (1780) 181 (Jam.).
We have the fury of the open enemy to abide, who are employing all their might in imprisoning, stigmatising, lugg-marking, banishing and killing
