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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1580-1610
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Promene, Promine, n. [f. Promen(e,v.] A (royal) tour or progress. — 1580 Hume Promine Title.
The Promine, Contening the maner, place, and time, of the maist illuster King James the Sext his first passing to the feildis … Imprentit … for Henrie Charteris. 1580 1600-1610 Melvill 81.
That yeir [sc. 1580] was the Kings first progress and promene athort his countrey, with solemnities of entress in manie of his hienes brouches
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