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extorsor

extorsor [cf. extorquere 2] , extortioner, one who exacts excessive, harsh, or illegal impost (used in formula in Capitula Itineris). V. et. extortor. 1276 de vic’ qui tradiderunt ballivis ~oribus etc. Hund. I 41b; de vicecomitibus qui tradiderint ballivis ~oribus populum gravantibus supra modum ‥ firmas ut sic suas firmas levarent (Cap. Itineris) Fleta 29; 1321 de vicecomitibus qui tradiderint ballivas [sic] ~oribus populum gravantibus ultra modum MGL II 355.

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