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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Premeis, -iss, ? irreg. or erron. varr. of Promeis n., Promis n. —1560–1 Edinb. Old Acc. II 121.
This nyt I tuk doune thar wagis and x s. of drink silver upon ane premiss with Johnne Cunnynghame 1589 St. A. Baxter Bks. 45.
To keip the pais conforme to thair premeis maid to the provest [etc.] … vndir na les painis nor dailing of the braid
