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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sanctorum. (Gen. pl. of L. sanctus (Sanct adj. and n.), appar. = 17th c. Eng. sanctoral (1641), mod. Eng. sanctorale (1872), ‘that part of the breviary and missal which contains the offices proper for saints' days’ (OED).) —c1555 Crail Ch. Reg. 65.
Foure new half bukis, twa for symmer, and twa for wynter, contenand the temporale and sanctorum
