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Quotation dates: 1626
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Sancite, v. (e.m.E. sancite (1597), L. sancīt- uncommon var. of sanct-, p.p. stem of sancīre to render sacred, ordain, decree, ratify.) tr. —1626 Garden Worthies 116.
Against all reasons right, Or law then know'n, or yitt sancited since