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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Papalitee, n. [e.m.E. papalyte (Caxton), F. papalité, med. L. papalitas.] The papacy, the papal see. —1456 Hay I. 111/3.
That he … ourthrew wrangwisly the legis of the papalitee
