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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1563
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Pronepot, n. (L. pronepos, -nepōt-is great grandson, f. prō-, see Pronece,n., and nepos grandson.) — 1531 Bell. Boece I xx.
This Brutus wes nepot, or ellis pronepot, to the gret Trojane Eneas 1562–3 Acts & Decr. XXV 352 b (19 Feb.).
Patrik Grundestoun pronepot and air of vmquhile Walter Grundestoun of Glaslye
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