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teraphin (s.xiv1)
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teraphin (s.xiv1)

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theraphim  (cheraphin)  
  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF:  teraphim  OED:  teraphim n.  MED:  theraphim n.  DMLBS:  theraphim 3433
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coll.theol.Bibl.teraphim, idols, housegods of the ancient Hebrews: 
( s.xiv1; MS: s.xivm ) apparailla en ceo un esglise a Dieu et fist ephot et teraphin, c’est a savoir vestementz de prestre et ydoles  Judges ANB 927
( s.xiv1; MS: s.xivm ) Ne conussez qe en ceste maisoun est ephot et cheraphin et mahonerie et la chose esculpté et sufflee?  Judges ANB 970

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