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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Offertour, Offituir, n. [Sc. forms corresp. to Offertory: cf. also e.m.E. offl-, offytory (c 1532) and F. offertoire (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.).] The offertory, the part of the Mass at which offerings were made. (Cf. also Offerand n. 3.) —1537 Reg. Episc. Aberd. I. 414.
Twente and four schillingis to be distribuit … in tyme of the offituir of the sawll mes c1550 Lynd. Test. Meldrum 162.
Efter the euangell and the offertour Throw all the tempill gar proclame silence
