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Date: 1300-1400
Origin: FRANK1 'pure, free' + incense

frankincense

 noun
     
Related topics: Odours, Religion
frank‧in‧cense [uncountable]
CORR a substance that is burnt to give a sweet smell, especially at religious ceremonies
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