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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1615
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(Provise,) Prowise, n. [e.m.E. and late ME provyse (1466), -uise, L. prōvīsum, neut. p.p. of prōvidēre Provid(e v.] An instance of prudent care or government. — 1615 Douglas Corr. 196.
Still reserving the one eare to the pairtie accused, whereof I have found the particular prowise [ed. prowife] … in that your maiestie wes pleased nott to trust what ves vttered vntill trayll wes taiken therof
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