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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sanctifying,) Sanctifiing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. sanctifyinge (1526); Sanctify v.] Honouring or setting apart as holy, consecrating. —1562-3 Winȝet I 88/19.
The celebratioun and sanctifiing of the said sacrament of our Lordis body