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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Destrere, n. Also: destryere, destrel. [ME. (c 1300) and AF. destrer, OF. destrier.] A war-horse. — 1456 Hay II. 23/12.
Knichtis suld … lere to be wele ryddin on destrellis and courseris
Ib. 49/1.
Tharfore is courser gevin him or destrere
Ib. 12.
His coursere or destryere

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