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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Inswak, v. [Swak v.] tr. To cast in forcibly, to dash in. — 1513 Doug. ix. viii. 150 (Sm.).
Mezentyus the grym … The blak fyre blesis of reik inswakkis he
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