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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pres, adj. [? F. près adv. near, close (1080 in Larousse), près (du vent) close (to the wind) (19th c. in Littré).] Of a ship's sail: ? Close-hauled, close to the wind. — a1570-86 Q. Schaw Maitl. F. cxlvi 17.
And thocht the air be fair and stormles Ȝit thair hauld not ȝour sale ouir pres [: nes] For of hie landis thair may cum flaggis
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