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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Robbit,) Robbed, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. robed (c1325). Cf. Rob n. 2 c.] Robed. The robbed rout, members of the legal profession, advocates. — 1587-99 Hume 75/237.
Pensiue in heart and musing of mischief Their bowells, entraills, with the robbed rowt Of gredie Harpyes, they are rugged out

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