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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1565-1602
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Cene, n. [ME. cene (14th c.), F. cène, L. cēna.] The Communion. — 1565 Treasurer's Accounts XI. 357.
Be the Quenis grace precept, for the Cene on Skyre Thursday 1602 Colville Parænese 65.
Vhilk scriptur seamit to exclud such … from baptism as frome the Cene
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