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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1581
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Priapist, n. [e.m.E. (1532), f. Priapus the Greek and Roman god, patron of procreation, of lechery or licentiousness, of gardens.] A devotee of Priapus, a lecher. — 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 31 b.
Thair chief capitane and maist affectionat priapist Beze 1581 Ib. Q 5 v.
Ȝour maister that priapist Beza can find na vther subterfuge bot to allege [etc.]
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