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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Privela, irreg. or erron. var. of Prevail(l v. 2 (to prevail). —1533 Bell. Livy II 203/15.
Nochttheles the agit men privelayt [L. vicere seniores] in sic wise that it was concludit that [etc.]
