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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1475-1599
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Pres(s, v.2 Also: (preis). (Sc. metathetic var. of Pers v. pierce.) — c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace iii 141.
The Scottis … gret rowme about thaim maide With ponȝeand speris throuch platis prest of steylle 1513 Doug. ix xiii 72.
Sa sair the bosys of hys target prest is, Hys scheild na langar mycht sik rowtis sustene 15.. Lichtoun Dreme 18 (M).
I … pressit [B. percit] nocht the pend 15.. Ib. 9.
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