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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retribute, v. [e.m.E. (1575), L. retribūt- p.p. stem of retribuere, f. tribuere to give, assign.] tr. To give or assign by way of repayment or requital. — 1611-57 Mure Doomesday 59.
Wretch, … Whom Hell attends with open throate, Readie to retribute the lote To thy deservings due
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