A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Privat, -ate, p.t. and v. [Late ME and e.m.E. p.p. privatid (c 1425), -ed, pryvated (Caxton), f. as Privat,p.p. and ppl. adj.] Deprived; to deprive. —1533 Boece 348 b.
Be tresoun Osrike private Oswey of his life and kinrik [L. & regno & vita dolo priuauit] a1538 Abell 87 a.
He cursit him & priuat him of his kinrik —pres. t. 1655 Blairs P. 172.
I am sorye that F. Maxuels coming will priuat me shortlye of my consolation
