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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fatal(e, n. [f. Fatale,a.] The thre Fatallis, the Fates or Parcæ. —c1550 Rolland C. Venus ii. 556.
Wald ȝe to the three fatales persew Ib. 873, etc.
The ten Sibillis, and the fatallis profest
