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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1587
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Pron(e, adj. [e.m.E. prone involving no difficulty (1475), ready in mind (1553), e.m.E. and ME (once) proone having a natural tendency to do something (Wyclif), L. prōnus bent or leaning forward, disposed, obs. F. prone (1488 in Godef.).] Inclined or disposed (to do something or to certain behaviour). b. Eager. — 1562-3 Winȝet I 126/22.
The peple now being bent and prone to all licentious leuing [etc.] 1565 St. A. Kirk S. 240.
And offered hym pron and redy to geve his ayth of calumpne 1565 Crail Kirk S. MS 18 Dec.
The harloit more pron and reddy to syne a1585 Maitland Quarto MS lxv 27.
Ane cative full of cair, To weping prone, to murning soir inclynd — 1587 in Montg. Suppl. p.278.
— His … prone, prompt and reddie seruice & obedience
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