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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prostern(e, v. [e.m.E. prostern- (once, Caxton), F. prosterner (15th c. in Littré), L. prōsternere to strew in front, throw down, prostrate, f. prō- and -sternere to lay flat.] a. tr. To lay low; to cast down. b. reflex. To prostrate (oneself). — 1533 Boece 351.
That Scottis princis in defence of the realme, … stoutlie suld debate, baldly prosternyng inemyis — a1538 Abell 90 b.
He prosternit him self nakit on the bair erd 1588 King Cat. 79. 1623 Melrose P. 539.
I doe prosterne my selfe
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