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eccl.
cleric, member of the clergy (as distinguished from the laity), one who is ordained for religious duties:
( c.1240;
MS: c.1300 ) Cest esclerk de sa devociun E de sa grant religiun A chef de tur atant avint Ke uns espusailes fere covint A une pucele ke il coveita
127.XXX.53
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[esclerc] (c.1240)