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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Primping, ppl. adj. [Primp v.] That ? behaves in a prim, affected or conceited way, ? looks affected or conceited, ? dresses in a fussy or elaborate way. —c1590 J. Stewart 231 §127.
The potent prence heirfoir, proud primping Pryd, … may for thy neid prouyd
