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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Self-slayar,) Selff-slayare, n. [Self pron. and Slaar(e n. Cf. e.m.E. self-slayer (1690).] One who kills himself, a suicide. — c1420 Wynt. vi 858.
The selff slayare the Kyng Gryme Succedyd [etc.]
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