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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Primevident, n. [Nonce f. Prime adj., Evident n. 1.] (A person's or a family's) original document or charter. — 1626 Garden Worthies 130.
The kiling of that cruell beast, … As is in thy primevident exprest, Hes caus'd thé be Kempt Irvine cald & knawn
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"Primevident n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 9 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/primevident>
