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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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Prosternit, ppl. adj. [Prostern(e v.] Prostrate. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 1833.
All the peple … Adorit the fyre … Prosternit on thare kneis and facis
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