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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pristinat, adj. [e.m.E. pristinate (1531).] = Pristine,adj. —1579–80 Cal. Sc. P. V 383.
[Gave me encouragement to deal for the restitution of the said abbeys, being in … about their] pristinat [state]
