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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Irregularitee, n. Also: irreglarité. [ME. (a 1300) and OF. (14th c.) irregularité, med. L. irregularitas.] Infraction of the rule of the Church as to the conduct of ordained persons. —1456 Hay I. 134/12.
Quharefore suld nocht a preste resist to sik thing, and nocht tharfore incurr the crime of irregularitee?a1538 Abell 80
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Bot in sik defence thai incur irreglarite and thai
commit slauchtir or mutulatioun
