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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1641

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Prevade, v. [? L. prævādĕre to pass before, be discharged from, or get rid of (something).] tr. ? To rid oneself of (a duty), to neglect (to do something). —1641 Baillie I 355.
My man James Laurie … prevade not to obtaine him his pay; your lordship must assist him with the generall to obtaine my most reasonable desire

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