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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1663
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Prenevoy, n. (Appar. altered f. Pronevoy n. great-grandson, with the (orig. L.) prefix pre- ‘before’ replacing the regular pro- of L. names of relationship.) —1663 M.P. Brown Suppl. Decis. II 312.
Gordon, son to Lodovick Gordon, as heir, oy, or prenevoy, to the deceased George, Marquis of Huntly