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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Prerogative, adj. [med. L. prerogativ-us (793, c 1250) exceptional, L. prærogātīvus asked first. Cf. e.m.E. prerogative voting first (1600), arising from special privilege (1622).] Held or enjoyed by special privilege or prerogative. — c1420 Wynt. iv 1809 (W).
This fredome … And dignite prerogative … The Scottis fra the Pichtis wan
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