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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dormitour, n. [Late ME. dormytorye (1485), L. dormitōrium.] A dormitory. —1535 Prot. Bk. J. Cristisone 35.
The prior commanded … that ȝe pas to Dene Allan Galt, … and command hyme to keip his chalmer in the dormitour and pas nocht furcht of it
