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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1823
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†CERIMONEEZ, v. To make a fuss (about something). The Eng. form ceremonize, to practise or observe ceremonies, has been obs. since 1663 (N.E.D.). [′sɛrɪmɔ′ni:z]Ayr. 1823 Galt Entail III. xxx.:
Therefore, commend me to our ain countryside, — Fatted calves, and feasting Belshazers, — and let the Embroshers cerimoneez wi' their Pharaoh's lean kine and Grants and Frazers.
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