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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Preste-,) Preistlik, adj. [OE préostlic: cf. Prestelie.] Of or pertaining to a priest. —c1475 Wall. iv 702.
Than Wallace … Arayit him weill in till a preistlik [v.r. preistis] goun. In Sanct Jhonstoun disgysyt can he fair
