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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preparuit. ? Erron. for pre-warnit. Cf. 17th c. Eng. *pre-warn (1603), f. L. pre- beforehand and warn. —c1500 Barounis Lawis fol. 13.
The partys mutand aw to be preparuit and summond [Skene warned and summoned]
