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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pilgrimager, n. [Nonce-word, f. Pilgrimag(e n. or e.m.E. and ME. pilgrimage v. sojourn (1382), make a pilgrimage (1621).] One who frequents pilgrimages; a pilgrim. Cf. Pilgrim n. b, Pilgrimar n. — 1591 Bk. Univ. Kirk II. 784.
Idolaters pilgrimagers papistical magistrates sayers and heirers of the mes [etc.]
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