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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Christindome, n. Also: Chrisin-. [e.m.E. christendome (1529), ME. cristen- Cristindome.] a. Christianity. b. Christendom.1551 Hamilton Cat. 190.
The professioun of baptyme and trew christindome —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 4262.
The Pope of Rome, Impyrand ouir all Christindome 1560 Rolland Seven S. 633.
The heid of kirkis in Christindome 1562-3 Winȝet I. 51/9.
Almaist throw Christindome a1585 Maitl. Q. lxi. 57.
All the gold in Christindome 1636 Fam. Innes 225.
Without brage, I will giff ples to feue in Chrisindome
