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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demembration, n. [med. L. demembratio.] Dismemberment, mutilation. 1597 Acts Parl., Jas. IV 82.
Anent man-slayers … and of demembration 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Machamium.
Manȝie, hurt, … demembration, or the losse or tinsell of ony member of ane mannis bodie 1612 Crim. Trials III. 226.
Except the haill hand had bene cuttit af, it can nocht be comptit demembration 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. 571.
In full satisfaction … of the demembration of him of the said finger