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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1578
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(Anointit,) Anoyntit, ppl. a. Also irregular or erroneous form: onyntit. [e.m.E. anointed (1529). Cf. Ointit.] Anointed. —1558-66 Knox II. 437.
The anoyntit King 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 93.
His awne onyntit lieutennentisa1578 Pitsc. I. 140/12.
The anoyntit of God
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