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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Congregat, v. [ME. (c 1400) and e.m.E. (1513) congregate, L. congregāre.] tr. To assemble. —a1578 Pitsc. II. 73/17.
I affirmed evir that churches sould be sustenit … that the peopill sould be congregatted into thame, thair to heir of God