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Absconce

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Lat. abscondere ),a dark lantern holding a wax light, used in the choir to read the absolutions and benedictions at matins, and the chapter and prayer at lauds.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Absconce'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/absconce.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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