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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ill-tane, ppl. a. [Ill adv. 1.] Wrongly taken or seized. — c1650 Spalding I. 303.
Drawing on expenssis vpone the tounes merchandis to sustene ill-tane innocent captiues
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