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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: 1539-1540, 1600-1610
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Prelat-lyk, adv. [Like E 1 b.] In appearance or manner like a prelate. — a1540 Freiris Berw. 187 (M).
So prelatlyk he sat in till his chyre 1600-1610 Melvill 781.
At that parliament thai rayd royallie and prelat-lyk
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