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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preinak. (Appar. a nickname = mod. north-east. Sc. dial. preenack a pine-needle, dimin. of Prene n. pin.) —1596 Elgin Rec. II 44.
Comperit Isbell Thomsone alias Preinak, quho being accusit [etc.] Ib. 45.
