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[1] ker kosta ‘vessel of virtues’: Cf. Lat. vas honoris ‘vessel of honour’, which occurs in the introit Salve mater redemptoris; see also miklu makligast ker miskunnar ‘by far the most deserving vessel of mercy’ 11/5-6.