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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1499-1500
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All to, Alto-, adv.[ME. all to, alto, OE. eal to, from All adv. and to- verbal prefix denoting separation.] Completely. —c1420 Wynt. iii. 3289 (wes all to rent). a1500 Henr. Fab. 1687 (hes all to rent; H. altorent). a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 27 (it all to blaisterit and blew that thairin baid).
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