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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prestand, adj. (? L. præstans pres. p. of præstāre v. (see Prestabill adj.), pre-eminent, superior, excellent, distinguished.) — 1578 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 88.
The provest … to pas and visie the saidis passages … and mak thame patent conforme to thair ancient and prestand ordour
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"Prestand adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/prestand>
