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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Penthous, n. [e.m.E. penthouse (1530), by analysis of Penteis n. as F. pente (= slope) and hous.] = Penteis. —1535 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 150.
For the reparation and biging of our kyrk penthous
