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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Antepend, n. Also: antipend. [med. L. antependium.] A veil or covering for the front of the altar.1501 Treas. Acc. II. 64.
For xliiij elne lynnyn claith, that wes antependis and vales in the Kirk of Strivelin 1506 Ib. III. 80.
For ane antepend to the altair of Sanct Anthonis in the Crag 1542 Inv. Wardrobe 58.
Ane antepend of blak velvot broderrit with ane image of our Lady pietie 1559 Hay Scotia Sacra 189 (J).
Ane antipend for the sacrament house
