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1. agnus (dei) n. or phr.
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agnus dei
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(a) Lamb of God [i.e. Jesus]; a figure of a lamb used as an emblem of Jesus; (b) a part of the Mass beginning with the words 'Agnus Dei'.
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2. amor ereos n. phr.
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Love-sickness.
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3. brank ursine phr.
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The acanthus (Acanthus mollis).
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4. crispe malwe phr.
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A mallow with crinkly leaves; prob. the curled mallow Malva crispa.
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5. Magna Carta phr.
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The Great Charter of 1215.
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6. non est inventus phr.
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Law The sheriff's reply to a writ directing him to arrest a defendant, indicating that the defendant is not to be found within the sheriff's jurisdiction.
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7. oliver curraunt phr.
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According to one's wishes, without difficulty; gon oliver curraunt, to go or run smoothly.
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8. quārẹ impedit phr.
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A writ requiring the defendant to state why he prevents the plaintiff from presenting a disputed benefice, the advowson of which he has purchased.
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