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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demaim, v. Alteration of demain (Demayne v. 3) after maim. — c1650 Spalding (1829) I. 22.
His body [to be] demaimed and quartered a1651 Calderwood VII. 16.
That he sould be beheaded, quartered, and demaimed like a traitour
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