Which manuscript is the primary source for the 'Sermo Lupi ad Anglos'?
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Correct answer: The Hatton Manuscript
While Wulfstan's works appear in several manuscripts, Bodleian MS Hatton 113 and others contain his distinctive homilies. These manuscripts help scholars identify his unique rhetorical style and use of legal terminology.
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