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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1559
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Ministrant, ppl. a. [L. ministrans. -antis, pres. p. of ministrāre Minister v., Ministrat v., e.m.E. ministrant (1667, Milton).] Administering (the sacrament), celebrant. — 1558–9 Statut. Sc. Ch. 158.
That it be speirit at tham be the preist ministrant gif thai be reddy to ressave the samen [sc. the sacraments]
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