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† excoˈmmunion Obs. [? f. excommune v., on the analogy of communion. Cf. Pg. excomunhaõ.] = excommunication. (Frequent in Milton.)
1641Milton Ch. Govt. ii. iii. Wks. (1847) 51/1 They..holding forth the dreadful sponge of excommunion pronounce him wiped out of the list of God's inheritance. 1642Remonstr. Ch. Irel. 32 There was an Excommunion from the chief of their Church, against any of his Religion that would not do the like. 1659Milton Civ. Power Wks. 1738 I. 549 Such are punished by Excommunion only. |