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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prive, Priwe, v. [ME and e.m.E. prive (c 1330), pryve, F. priv-er (1307 in Godef. Compl.), L. prīvāe (Privat v.): cf. also Preve v.³] tr. a. To separate, alienate, from (fra). b. To deprive, bereave, of. —a. a1400 Leg. S. 1 932.
I dout that sum Cristine has now Fra oure goddis priwit thé —b. 1490 Irland Mir. I 84/10.
Sene he … fylit the nature and priuit it of that nobile gift [sc. justice] 1592 Warrender P. (S.H.S.) II 180.
Sen I man indure that hell to be privit of your majesteis presens