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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prepucie, n. [ME and e.m.E. prepucie (Wyclif), prepucye (Caxton). L. præpūtium.] Only in Nisbet, after Purvey: The state of being uncircumcised; uncircumcision. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Romans ii 27. Id. 1 Cor. vii 18.
