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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirkwoman, n. Plur. -wemen. [Cf. Kirkman n.] A female ecclesiastic. — 1561 Treas. Acc. XI. 56.
Lettres … dischargeing all kirkmen and kirkwemen to sett ony feuis Ib.
All krkmen and wemen
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