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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Murthir-, Murthurdome, n. [f. Murther n., after Martirdom(e n. 2.] Murder, slaughter. — 1525 Armstrong Hist. Liddesdale I. 225.
For thair cruell tiranny and murthirdome of Cristin pepill 1514-6 St. A. Formulare I. 270.
Murthurdome
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