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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Prute, contracted form of pruvit p.p. of Prove v. 14. — 1535 Stewart 54571.
Edward Balliole … Quhilk for his caus as it mycht weill be prute The weiris all betuix thame tua [sc. Kings David and Edward] wes mute
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