A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oli-, Olyprance, n. (Midl. ME. (Manning, etc.) oli-, olypraunce, = pride, ostentation, pomp, and in the later dial. of Northants., = merry-making, jollity; of unknown origin.) —a1500 Peblis to Play 92.
Than thai to the taverne hous With meikle oly-prance 1535 Stewart 60884.
Sone efter this with mekle oliprance Ane greit ambaxat send wes out of France
