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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Completory, n. [ME. completorie (c 1450), med. L. complētōrium.] Compline. —1496 Misc. Spald. C. V. 32.
To singe … mes, matutinis, evinsangis, completoriis, psalmis [etc.] 1505 Cart. S. Nich. Aberd. II. 345.
In synging … at matynis, evinsang, completoring [sic] … and all vther divine seruice Ib. 346.
At … evinsang, completorn [sic] and ale vther dyvine seruice