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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proud-heided, adj. Having a proud or arrogant head. — 1599 Rollock Wks. I 374.
Sillie anes quha hes not ane conceit of thair naturall wisdome will swallow it up, bot ane proud-heided bodie [supra ane heich-heided chylde] can not be capable of it
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