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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Monstrance, n. [ME. munstrance, earlier mustrance (Cursor M.), demonstration, proof, e.m.E. monstrans (1506), -ance a monstrance for the host etc., OF. monstrance the act of showing, demonstration (f. monstrer v. to show, L. monstrāre: see Monster n.2), med. L. (15th c.) monstrantia a monstrance for the host etc.] a. Said of knights or champions: Parade, display, show of arms. b. A monstrance for the host. = Monster n.2 —1494 Loutfut MS. 43 b.
That day cum to the planis … makand monstrance befor the nobles dames and damoissellis 1549 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 196.
Ane greit monstrance of syluer our gilt for the haly blud mes daly vsit of vj pund veycht
