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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Distroyar, n. [ME. destroyer.] A destroyer. — 1503 Acts II. 242/2.
Stelaris of bee hivis & distroyaris thairof 1569 Fam. Rose 250.
The cwttaris, westaris, and distroyaris of our saidis wodis
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