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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Preposter, adj. [Obs. F. prépostère (?c 1500 in Tobler-Lommatsch).] = Preposterous,adj. — 1549 Lamb Resonyng 101/12.
Be this apperis ane manifest preposter ordour by custum of all vther cuntreis
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