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Agnus Dei
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agog

a·gog [ ə góg ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
very interested: intensely interested, excited, or eager
agog at the new twist to the scandal

[15th century. Probably based on Old French en gogues "enjoying yourself," literally "in enjoyment"]
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