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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ornacy, n. [e.m.E. (1526, 1540), f. Ornat a.] Ornateness. —1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xvii.
Under these three conditions, (to wit of amplitude, ornacy, and vnprostitude chastity to any other vse nor the owne) … it becommes a Kirk
