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PRAYING A TALES

\pɹˈe͡ɪɪŋ ɐ tˈe͡ɪlz], \pɹˈe‍ɪɪŋ ɐ tˈe‍ɪlz], \p_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ɪ_ŋ ɐ t_ˈeɪ_l_z]\

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1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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When the number of a jury is reduced by challenges, either party may pray for a supply of such men [L.] as are summoned on the first pannel to supply the deficiency.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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