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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presoun-hous, n. Also: pressoun-. [Late ME presunhowse (c 1475): cf. Prisoun-hous.] A building or part of one serving as a prison. — 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I 246.
For cleingeing of the presoun hous 1562 Edinb. B. Rec. III 154.
To prepair the hous quhair the wobsteris wrocht in the steple … to be ane pressoun hous 1563 Ib. 173. 1575 Ib. IV 39. 1584 St. A. Kirk S. 524.
To proovid for ane pressoun hous for faltours
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