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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prejudice, v. Also: prejugic. [e.m.E. and late ME prejudice, -ise (1472–3), F. préjudicier (14th c. in Littré), f. préjudice Prejudice n.] = Prejug(e v. — 1547 Kinross Baron Ct. 10 June.
That the partessing of … Dolquecht hurt nocht nor preiugic hym of the land that he hes in heretige 1630 Ellon Par. Rec. 76.
[No loft to be erected in the north side of the kirk] to prejudice him of his sight of the pulpit 1664 Carstaires Lett. 149.
See that it [a box of books] be kept verie dry, the least weatness will much prejudice me