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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Catyrtens, n. [OF. *catretens, quatretemps. Cf. Anglo-Irish dial. quarter-tense.] The four fasting periods of the year; Ember days. —c1420 Wynt. v. 1783.
The pape Calixt in thai dayis Ordanyt, as the story sayis, The Catyrtens in dere fastyng
