I forwarded the discussion to Doctor Bubunculus; this is his response. Bill.
>Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 14:20:59 +0000 (GMT)
>From: David Howlett <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Bill East <[log in to unmask]>
>cc: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Vacare Deo et divinis
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>Bill,
> Part of the lexical background is Pauline, kenosis; there is a reflex
>in OE in Alfred's Preface to Pastoral Care in the instruction that a
>cleric gea+emetige himself for other duties.
>Salve. David
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