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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prent, adj. [Appar. p.p. of Prent v. 4 rather than attrib. use of Prent n. 3. Also in the mod. dial.] = Prentit ppl. adj. — c1575 Balfour Pract. 272.
In the prent buiks of parliament 1610 Reg. Privy C. IX 90.
In taking forder pryceis for thair writtis nor is sett doun in the prent bookis 1619 Mar & Kellie MSS. Suppl. 95.
Sutche prent novells as I have had I have sent them to your lordshipe 1652–3 Aberd. Shore Wk. Acc. 360.
I payit for 3 quair of peeper to prent the prent actis on 18 s. and for prenting of them … 2 lib.