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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prinsuall,) Prynsuall, irreg. or erron. var. of Principal(l adj. and adv. —c1475 Wall. v 1060.
Na Sotheroun wyst prynsuall [1570 principall] quha did this dede Ib. xi 1233.
Scotland may thank the blyssyt happy tym At he was born be prynsuall [1570 principall] poyntis two
