A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pro. The L. prep. in various L. phrases. a. Pro rata. (e.m.E., 1642.) In proportion to the extent (of one's liability); in corresponding proportion; proportionally, accordingly.1575 Reg. Privy C. II 468.
To mak payment ofthair part ofthe said taxatioun pro rata 1577 Ib. 640. 1579 Ib. III 253.
Sa mekle as will extend to hir part thairof pro rata 1582 Ib. 468.
To bye all silver of ellevin d. fyne … upoun the price of xxxvii s. ilk unce, and all uther silver accordinglie pro rata 1597 Acts IV 123/1.
Abone the valu of tuelff pennyis ilk pund and swa furth pro rata of all soumes grite and small 1675 Crown Chart. MS (Reg. H.) 24 Jan.
And that proportionally and prorata effeiring to the said eviction or distres as the samen should happin to fall out
b. Pro tanto. (Mod. Eng., 1780). ‘For so much’, to that extent.1621 Acts IV 609/2.
The foresaid annuelrent salbe ascryvit in payment and satisfactioun off his principall soumes pro tanto
c. Pro tempore. (Late ME, 1468). ‘For the time’, at that particular time.1653 Observations Upon the two late P. Assemblies 4.
Master Robert Bailȝie Moderator pro tempore
