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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Feciall, n. [L.feci-, fetiālis. Also in e.m.E. (fæcial 1602), and mod. E.] A Roman fetial. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 54/31.
In the mene tyme the feciall demandit king Tullus on this maner Ib. 76/14.