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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pret, ? misread for, or metathetic var. of Pert adj. (daring, expert, ready, etc.), rather than mod. F. prêt ready (= Prest adj.). — 1535 Stewart 2141.
Ferquhart … Witht laureat language and pret for till prys, His orisoun begouth he on this wys
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