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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clergeis, n. [ME. clergise (14th c.), -yse, OF. clergise.] = Clergy n. 1. —c1460 Thewis Wysmen 3.
Vysmen that … Studyt in … syndry sciens of clergeis, Cornykes, romans and storys
