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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1526
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Piratry, n. [F. piraterie. Cf. L. pirātērium gang of pirates, also mod. Eng. piratry (1903).] Piracy. = Piracie n. — 1526 Acts II. 315/1.
The grete inconuenientis committit be Henry Bardiner … be way of piratry and as ane sey theiff
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