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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1590
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Primping, vbl. n. [Primp v.] Fussy or elaborate dressing or decking out. — c1590 J. Stewart 211 §46.
Proud primping of thy persone so perfyt In to my presence may navayis be seine
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