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1579. Fulke, Heskins Parl., 99. It was better then ye vnconsecrated bread and wine.
1641. Milton, Ch. Govt., II. iii. 54. They fear religion and think that any uncleannesse is more sutable to their unconsecrated estate.
1684. Bunyan, Pilgr., II. 159. One questioned if it was lawful to go upon unconsecrated Ground.
1790. Pennant, London, 116. A chapel was erected, well-pewed, well-warmed, dedicated, unendowed, unconsecrated.
1816. Byron, Parisina, xix. No tomb, no memory had they; Theirs was unconsecrated clay.
1848. Thackeray, Van. Fair, xxxv. There the young officer was laid by his friend, in the unconsecrated corner of the garden.