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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Repositur, n. [Obs. F. répositoire (OED). Cf. Eng. repository (1485-), L. repositōr-.] A receptacle where a thing may be placed or kept. Here, applied to the tabernacle. —a1538 Abell 97 (bis) a.
He liys in Inchafray in the north side of the hie altair ondir the repositur of the blist body of Christ
