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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1515, 1590
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Apocalips (Appo-), n. [ME. apocalips(e, L. apocalypsis.] The Revelation of St. John. —1456 Hay I. 13/17 (as sais the story of the Appocalips). c1515 Asloan MS I. 327 (Sanct Jhone in the buke of apocalips). c1590 J. Stewart 251/207.
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