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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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To-kerwe, v. [ME to-keruen (14th c.), OE to-ceorfan; To- prefix2 and Kerve v.] tr. To cut to pieces. — a1500 Lanc. 867.
His suerd atwo the helmys al to-kerwith
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