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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ester day, Eister day, n. [ME. ester day, ester dei (c 1175).] Easter Sunday. —1622-6 Bisset II. 325/6.
At peax, alias ester day Ib. 331/9.
The keiping … of pasche or eister day
