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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prascan, Prescan, n. (In Kingarth, Bute; Sc. Gael. prasgan, Ir. Gael. prascán, a flock of animals, and a contemptuous word for a group of people, a bunch, gang or rabble (Dwelly, Dinneen).) — 1673 Kingarth Par. Rec. 91.
Quhilk day dilated that Donald Frazr sould reproach and revile the minister and session calling them prescan Ib. 92.
Saying that he wold scorn to swear befor the prascan or abjects 1674 Ib. 95.
That he wold scorne to give his oath to the prascan or beasts