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Calvary
geographical name \ , gäl-ˈgä-thə \Definition of Calvary (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Calvary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calvary. Accessed 23 Feb. 2020.
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