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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Responsery, n. (Late ME and e.m.E. responsory an anthem said or sung after a lesson by a soloist and choir alternately (a1450), late L. responsōria pl. (med. L. responsorium sing.), or e.m.E. responsary (c1557), med. L. responsārium, both f. respondēre to respond.) —1491 Cart. C. Nich. Aberd. I 256.
Ane choristar and playne sangster that can sing anthoms, responseris, and versiculis
