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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1444-1445
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Lavatory, n. [ME. lavatorie (a 1375), -ory, L. lavātōrium place for washing, med. L. lavatorium laver, ewer, and lavatura washing: cf. Lavatoure,n.] The ritual washing of the celebrant's hands during Mass. — 1444–5 Peebles B. Rec. I. 11.
Quhat chapellane that servis, quhen he passis til the lauatory efter the Wangel, sal say for … thair faderis sawlis … the De profundis [etc.]
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