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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1550-1626
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Cruciat, v. (also p.t.). [e.m.E. cruciate (1532), L. cruciāt-: cf. Cruciat(e,p.p.] tr. To crucify; to afflict. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii. 205.
Of the Greikis xviij kings he cruciat c1590 J. Stewart 247 § 188.
Antiochus … Quho cruciat … The vyf vith hir sewen sones 1626 Garden Worthies 73.
Those that did annoy, And cruciat the countries quietness
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