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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1449
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Superalter, n. (ME and e.m.E. superaltare (c1380) a portable stone slab consecrated for use on an unconsecrated altar, table, etc.) —1449 (?1581) Innes Rev. XVII 60.
Item a superalter with ane goet [? erron. for gret] frontell of silk of work
