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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Propernes, Propirnes, n. [e.m.E. propernesse (1530), f. Proper adj.] a. Goodliness of appearance; comeliness. b. Appropriateness; congruence. c. Goodness of quality; excellence. — 1461 Liber Plusc. 385.
God … giffand hir the fairnes of figoure, With plesand propirnes of portratoure a1585 Maitl. Q. lxix 55.
The braunche and leifis wer all of propernes Weill wrocht for till alluire all erdlie wicht — 1531 Vaus (1531) 3.
De concordantia interrogatiui & responsiui. In quhow mony concordis the interrogatiue and responsiue? In cais alanerly and propirnes of langage — 1573 Davidson Sat. P. xl 118.
In Latine toung his propernes Was tryit trim quhen scollers wer present