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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Circumcise, v. [ME. circumcise (c 1250), etc. Cf. Circumcide,v.] —1563 Misc. Wodrow Soc. 211.
That the Gentiles … could nocht be save without thay hade bene circumcisit
