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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1375, 1562-1563
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Exorcizacion, -atioum, n. [ME. exorsisation (Chaucer), -cysacyon, med. L. exorcisatio.] Exorcising. —1375 Barb. iv. 750 (E).
Throw stalwart coniuracionys, And throw exorcizacionys To ger spyritis to thaim apper 1562-3 Winȝet I. 83/9.
Mony of thai ceremones … , quhilkis ar specialie exorcizatioun, the signe of the croce [etc.]
