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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1580

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Praig, n. (? Cf. north. ME prag, pragge (1354), ? a pin, nail or spike, and e.m.E. prag(e (1502–1583) ? id., (1582, 1583) a spear or similar weapon, of uncertain origin.) —1580 Edinburgh Testaments VIII 165.
Ane steik of stif bukrum price thairof xx s. Item thrie dosane & ane half praigis price xxx s.

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