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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Litanie, n. [e.m.E. litany (1659): cf. Latany and Letanie.] A litany. —1558–9 Statut. Sc. Ch. 158.
That the common prayers with litanies in our vulgar toung be said in evry peroch kirk … efter the devin service of the mes