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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pre-eleit, n. or adj. [Cf. Eleit n., Elyte n., and e.m.E. pre-elect (c 1489), med. L. pre-electus choicest.] Chosen beforehand or chosen before others. —a1550 Lang Rosair 150.
Haill, mais[t] deuoit mothir of our Saluiour, dother of the eternall and pre-eleit, spous of the Haly Gaist
