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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Procere, Proceir, adj. [e.m.E. procere (a 1560), L. prōcēr-us high, tall.] a. Of stature: Tall, lofty. b. ? fig. Lofty, majestic, commanding. —a. 1533 Boece 295.
Scottis and Pichtis ar robuste, of procere stature [L. & ingenti mole] and grete bodyis Ib. 440.
For his corporale strenth, procere stature [L. proceritatem] and invincibill corage Ib. 547.b. c1500-c1512 Dunb. Thrissill & Rois 119 (B).
And he did thame ressaif with princely laitis Quhois noble yre is proceir prostratis [Edd. amend to: parcere prostratis]
