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MYSTERIES

\mˈɪstəɹiz], \mˈɪstəɹiz], \m_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_ɹ_i_z]\

Definitions of MYSTERIES

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Among anc. pagans, secret rites and worship known only to the initiated; in the middle ages, miracle-plays, a kind of rude drama of a religious character.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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