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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Whispered, ppl. adj. (Var. of Quhisperit ppl. adj.) —1563 G. Hay Confutation Abbot Crosraguel 17b.
We may clearly understand that the fathers neuer did meane of no such magicall consecration made by a certane whispered wordes
