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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Protratour, n. [e.m.E. protracture drawing, shape, outline (1551), f. as Protra(c)t v. Cf. Portratur(e n. 4.] Form; shape; external appearance. — a1578 Pitsc. I 145/22.
Ane bairne … in quhome mans nature did prevaill bot … the … protratour of body did represent ane woman Ib. I 233/4.
Ane man chyld bot frome the waist wpe was tuo fair persouns witht all memberis and protratouris perteinand to tua bodyis
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