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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wirry ratoune,) Wery ratoune, n. [Wirry v. and Ratto(u)n n.] Rat killer, the name of a cat. — 1425 Acts I 192 (red, note) (see Ratto(u)n n.).
Wery ratoune
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