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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cœlibat, n. [F. célibat, L. cœl-, cælibātus.] Celibacy. —1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 428.
S. Paul preferris the cœlibat and virginitie to mariage
