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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Conclave, Conclaif, n. Also: conclawe. [ME. (Gower) and OF. conclave, L. conclāve.] A private council-chamber. Also fig.(a) 1456 Hay I. 29/30.
Quhen thai war in the conclave, thai brak in apon thame and bostit thame 1533 Boece xi. xii. 430.
The infortunate king … entering the conclave and closing the durris c1550 Rolland C. Venus ii. 591.
In ane conclaue all maid of christall cleir: Inclusit thay war c1590 J. Stewart 24/338.
Hir close conclawe I sall at plesour vse(b) c1450-2 Howlat 124.
He callit on his cubicular within his conclaif c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxxxvi. 18.
O chaist conclaif of clene virginite, That closit Crist
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