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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1501
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Preking-, Prekyne-hat, n. [Late ME prekynghatt (north., 1438), prickinghate (north., 1441), prikking-hat (15th c.), f. Preking vbl. n.: cf. also Prikkit-hatt.] A (presum. lightweight) head-piece for riding, perh. of the sallet or basinet variety. — a1500 Lancelot of the Laik 2888.
Galiot non armys bur that day, Nor as o knycht he wald hyme-self aray, But as o seruand in o habariowne, O prekyne hat [F. capel de fer] and ek o gret trownsciown … and one o cursour set 1500–1 Acts Lords of Council II 477.
Ane corslat of harnes, ane preking hat, half ane gorget
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