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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Entering, vbl. n.² [ME. enteryng (1303), f. Enter(e v.] Interment. —a1400 Leg. S. xxx. 792.
Thai … bad he suld his douchtir bryng To se that monkis enteryng