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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doun-thrower, n. [Doun adv.] Demolisher. — 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 322.
My lord regents grace … [desiring to be] rather the stopper and doun thrower of iniquitie
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