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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pastorall,) Pastorail, n. (Cf. ME. and e.m.E. pastoralis (1395), -alles (1526), put for the Cura Pastoralis of St. Gregory.) —a1538 Abell 86 b.
Hes sais Sanct Gregoir in Pastorail