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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sanctum sanctorum. Also pl. sancta sanctorum. [Late ME and e.m.E. sancta sanctorum (c1400), sanctum sanctorum (1558), late L. (Vulgate) sanctum sanctorum holy of holies, f. Biblical Gk. and (ultim.) Hebrew.] The Holy of holies of the Jewish temple and tabernacle. Also transf., appar. the sanctuary in a Christian church. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 1454.
Bosiliall nor Oliab … Quhilk sancta sanctorum maid maist riche & deir —transf. 1687 Linlithgow B. Rec. in Ecclesia Antiqua 92 n 3.
Pay to Thomas Miller £74 for his work in tirring and theiking the queir and sanctum sanctorum
