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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prison-,) Proysonment, Prisamynd, n. [e.m.E. and ME prison(e)ment (1387–8), e.m.E. also preson- (1526), MF prisonnement (? 16th c. in Godef.).] Imprisonment, captivity. = Preso(u)ning vbl. n. (1), Imprisonment n. — 1545 Douglas Corr. 157.
In the present tyme off my proysonment ȝour magistis subjettis … tuke awaye alle my guddis 1546 Corr. M. Lorraine 171.
I am agit and seiklie throw my prisamynd and evill tretin
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