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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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Prink, n. [? Erron. for Pink n.3; ? a noun f. e.m.E. prink v. (1573) to show off etc., reflex. to show oneself off, dress ostentatiously, with many petty adornments.] — a1605 Montg. Flyt. 113 (T).
On sick as thy sell, pert pratling prink [H. littill pratling pink] Culd thow not wair ink thy tratlingis to tel?
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