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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1668-1669
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Step-stone, n. [Step v. and Stan(e n.] = Steping-stane n. a stepping-stone. Only fig. — 1668-9 Fraser Lawfulness Separ. 7.
The prelate was the first step-stone of the greatest enemy to Christ, … a preeminence in church-officers was the door thro' which Antichrist stepped in to the temple of God
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