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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prestance, n. (? L. præstāntia, F. prestance (15–16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), pre-eminence, superiority, excellence.) —1470 Liber Aberbr. II 162.
And suppos the said abbot and conuent dois ws fauor in the sasyng of the said anwellis … of thar gracious tholance and prestance I my ayris [etc.] … oblisis vs [etc.]
