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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prat(t)ling, vbl. n. [e.m.E. pratling, -ynge (1530).] Boastful, overbearing or idle talk. —1561 Q. Kennedy Compendious Ressonyng (ed.) 178 (G).
To testifye thair vnbrydlit deformatione, proude pratling, and rakless railling 1600-1610 Melvill 412 (see Prank v.).
