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 Acoime tæ.Aconite. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Ac’olyte (3 syl.).
 
A subordinate officer in the Catholic Church, whose duty is to light the lamps, prepare the sacred elements, attend the officiating priests, etc. (Greek, a follower.)   1
 


 Acoime tæ.Aconite. 

 
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