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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1648
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Extortioning, vbl. n. [f. Extorsion v.] Exorbitant charging. — 1648 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 89.
Of their extortioning of the inhabitants of this burghe, for remeid heirof
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