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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Praising,) Prasyn, vbl. n.2 [Appar. e.m.E. praising, praysyng, ME preysinge, f. Prais(e v. 3: cf. Prisin(g vbl. n.1 1 and 2.] ? Valuing, fixing of prices. —1575 Black Bk. Taymouth 140.
On the Nyn Virgines day the prasyn and the margat was haldin and begwn at the Kenmor
