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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Provit, ppl. adj. Also: prowit, -yt, -yd, pruffit, -yt, pruift. [ME and e.m.E. proued (Rolle), prowyd (15th c.), e.m.E. prooved: cf. Previt and Provin.] a. Of a person or his actions: Of tried or tested quality or worth (in a certain sphere of action, but esp. in military prowess or valour), of proven worth. b. That has been shown to be true or as stated, confirmed, verified, proven.a. (1) 1375 Barb. xiii 751 (E).
For thar wes done na chewalry Prowyt [C. -it] that is to spek of her(2) c1420 Wynt. iv 208.
Swa was in tyll his ost a knycht … Off prowes prowyd [v.rr. pruffit] and off prys 1456 Hay I 140/24.
As he that wald be … callit worthy, provit and hardy in the manetenyng of the richtis of ladyes Ib. II 111/5.
Na ony othir … thing undertak to do but the counsale of that wyse clerk that be a provit man in his science a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 654.
Ane vthir heght Edmond that prouit paramour Ib. 783.
Is nane sa prouit in this part of pyth is his peir Ib. 236. c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 243.
Becaus he was weill pruift, With euerie man he was weill luifitb. 14.. Acts I 9/2.
A pruffyt theyff a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 525.
Sarazene, symonyte, provit pagane pronunciate