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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1563
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Sacrification, n. [L. sacrificatiōn-, f. sacrificāre Sacrify v.; e.m.E. (1694).] The offering of sacrifice, propitiatory offering. —1563 G. Hay Confutation Abbot Crosraguel 59.
Where he affirmeth Christe to be offered up our Pasouer … without any mention of sacrification
