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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wresting, vbl. n. [Var. of Resting vbl. n.3 in sense 1 b of Rest v.3] The action of concentrating on (upon) being preoccupied with (a person). — 1632 Lithgow Trav. x 480.
All the proceedings … of my first apprehending … and finally the wresting of the Inquisition vpon me; and their condemnatory sentence
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