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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Melt, v.2 [f. Melt n. Also in the mod. dial.] tr. To fell (a person or an animal) with a blow on the side in the region of the spleen; to knock down. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 795 (T).
Scaid scald, our bald, soone fauld, or I melt thé 1663 Melrose Reg. Rec. II. 83.
[Which cow the said Richard either maliciously or negligently] did melt, and brak her melt in two, quherof the kow died
