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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cherarchy, n. [ME. and OF. ger-, jerarchie, late L. ierarchia.] A hierarchy. —c1515 Asl. MS. I. 300/1.
The thrinfald celestiale cherarchijs c1500-c1512 Dunb. xlviii. 57.
The blisfull soune of cherarchy
