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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alleluia, int. and n. Forms: allalua, alleluya. [ME. Alleluya, L. Alleluia.] Hallelujah; a song of praise or joy. —1535 Stewart 26483.
All the kirkmen … Alluleya! with ane schout tha sang 1567 G. Ball. 59.
We sall ring with him in blis; Allalua, allalua a1578 Pitsc. I. 375/14.
Bot thow … Our alleluya hes turned in alaice
