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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Irreligiositee, n. [ME. (once) irreligiosite (1382), e.m.E. -ity (1588), late L. irreligiōsitas, F. irréligiosité.] Irreligiousness. —1562-3 Winȝet II. 55/25.
Sik … pyntit leis, brutall irreligiositie, and damnable errouris, as now regnis in the place of … trew Catholik religioun
