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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Genetrice, Genitrice, n. Also: -yce. [OF. genitrice, L. genitrix.] A female parent. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Asl. MS. II. 277/44.
Hale fro the splene Of Jhesu genitrice Ib. 63.
Victryce of wyce, hie genitrice Of Jhesu 1513 Doug. viii. viii. 182.
The haly moder, my genitryce, schew me That sic a takyn suld be send c1530-40 Stewart Maitl. F. clv. 53.
Honour all tyme thy nobill genetrice a1568 Scott i. 5.
Welcum, oure jem and joyfull genetryce
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