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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presoun, n.2 See also Preso(u)né. [ME prisun (Ancr. R.), prisoun, presune (Cursor M.), AF prisoun (1292), med. L. (Engl.) prison- (1195 in OED), f. as Preso(u)n n.1, Priso(u)n n.] A prisoner. — ?1438 Alex. i 126.
Thay tuik na tent to tak presounis [: ransounis; F. prisons]
Ib. ii 4946.
Then Marciane to his pauillioun … brocht his presoun [F. sa prison]. Qvhen auld King Clarus saw … Marciane and his presonere He [etc.]
Ib. 5665.
I sall thé ta And lede to him as presoun [: trunschoun]
c1420 Wynt. v 2284 (C) (see Presoner(e n. 1 (4)).

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