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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Precelling, ppl. adj. Also altered or erroneous form: procelling. [Late ME (Lydgate) and e.m.E.] Excellent, pre-eminent. = Precellent, Precelland(e. — 15.. Dunb. To London 23.
Swete paradise precelling in pleasure: London, thow art the floure of cities all c1590 J. Stewart 4/2.
Ȝour precelling prudence c1590 Ib. 16/60.
The victor … He promesis … suld be suir possest For recompance vith this precelling sant c1590 Ib. 23/311.
Hir gentill gesture and precelling ie c1590 Ib.141 §2.
Procelling spreits, Apollos sisters fair
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