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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gang-dayis, n. pl. [ME. gangdaies (1469), -dawes (c 1290), OE. gangdaᵹas.] Rogation days. — 1531 Bell. Boece II. 73.
In this time was institut the processioun of the Gang-dayis in France, thre dayis afore the Ascension-day