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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spectability, n. [Cf. e.m.E. spectable (1535), OF spectable (Godefroy), L. spectābilitāt- the office or dignity of a spectābilis under the emperors, a title of high officers, f. spectābilis visible, worth seeing.] Display, show. — 1637 Gillespie Eng. Pop. Ceremonies ii iv 20.
Musculus reprehends bishops, for … adding ceremonies unto ceremonies in a wordly splendor and spectability
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