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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncommunicant, n. [e.m.E. (north.) uncommunicant (1600); Communicant n.] One who does not take part in the Sacrament of Communion. —1606 Bk. Univ. Kirk III 1034.
Ilk presbyterie … to have the care of the delation of Papists and vncommunicants