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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oppres, n. [e.m.E. oppresse (1502), OF. oppresse, L. oppressa.] The condition of being oppressed or pressed hard by some trouble or tyranny. — c1475 Wall. vii. 144.
The gret oppres off wer and mekyll mys

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