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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Institute, n.1 Also: institut. [e.m.E., L. institūtum.] Something instituted by one, an ordinance; a treatise of instruction, an elementary treatise. —1490 Irland Mir. fol. 167 a.
Thai ... synnis ... agane Jhesu & his law passioun & institut of thir haly sacramentis1568 Skeyne Pest 32.
In sa far as this present institute requiris
