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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Colet, n. [ME. colet (a 1400), colyt (Wyclif), reduced f. acolyt(e.] An acolyte. — c1420 Wynt. v. 2469 (C).
He ordanyt syne that prestis sulde be For til be ordanyt gre by gre, Crowne bennet fyrst, and colet [R. accolyte] nest
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