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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gyrthol, n. [f. Girth n.1] Sanctuary. —a 1200 Acts I. 8/1.
Si quis in aliquo loco videlicet in gyrthol vel alibi ubi aliquis postulat pacem domini regis et domini tenementi [etc.].
