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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Novennarie, n. [e.m.E. novenarie (1577–87) n. a set of nine, -ary (1603) adj. pertaining to nine, L. novēnārius f. novem nine.] A novena, a devotion lasting for nine days. —c 1633 Events Q. Mary & Jas. VI 124.
That for my soul ther be said a novennarie of sung maisse of the corps present
