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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cat-keiller, -killer, n. [Cat n.1] A killer of cats. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 818 (T).
Purspeiller, hen steiller, cat keiller [v.r. killer], now I knaw the

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