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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Revisment,) Reawiesment, n. [OF ravissement (late 13th c. in Larousse).] Forcible abduction (of a woman). — c1615 Chron. Kings 112.
Scho heastis to compleit the mareage … to help the wrang of the reawiesment
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