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Libanotes, n. pl. (Nonce-adoption of Greek λιβανωτός frankincense as burned at sacrifices. Here fig.) — 1604-31 Craig iv. 4.
These my recreations, the libanotes and oblations of my loue, are true virgines … and … are sacrifized to your honour

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