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 Nazareth.Ne plus Ultra (Latin). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Nazarite (3 syl.).
 
One separated or set apart to the Lord by a vow. These Nazarites were to refrain from strong drinks, and to suffer their hair to grow. (Hebrew, nazar, to separate. Numb. vi. 1–21.)   1
 


 Nazareth.Ne plus Ultra (Latin). 

 
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