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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pract, v.2 Also practand ppl. adj. (? For pratt-: cf. the mod. dial prat v. (f. Prat(t n.) ‘to play tricks, ‘lark around’’ (SND, s.v. Prat v.), and (? Prat(t v.: but cf. also Practv.1 b, Practik n. 3 b (? to perform feats), 5 (? to practise trickery or deceit).) —a1500 Colk. Sow i 54.
A peruerst perdonair And practand palmair Ib. 398.
And so thay wend thay weill dansit And did bot practit and pransit
