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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crowne-ben(n)et, n. [f. crowne Croun(e n. 3; ME. benet (Wyclif), OF. beneit blessed.] An ecclesiastic of the lowest rank. —c1420 Wynt. v. 2483.
Crownebenet fyrst, accolyte neyst [etc.] 1555 Crim. Trials I. 378.
He hes producit ane testimoniale of his ordour of Crownebennet, berand that he wes scolare in the dyocy of Sanctandrois
