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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prodig, Prodigue, adj. (n.) [e.m.E. prodyge (Caxton), prodig' (1598), 13th c. F. prodigue, L. prōdig-us wasteful, lavish.] Prodigal. = Prodigal(l adj.(1) 1549 Compl. 142/2.
Ande for falt of educatione … thai be cum vane, prodig, ande arrogant be cause thai succeid sa eysilie to reches(2) 1549 Compl. 155/29, 31.
The prodig pride tht ringis amang gentil men is detestabil, nocht alanerly in costly clethyng … bot as veil in prodig expensis … on horse and doggis Ib. 156/16.
That Acteon … set al his felicite on doggis for hunting on the quhilkis he maid ouer prodig expensis abufe his faculte(3) 1604-31 Craig ii 164.
Which like the prodig child … hath run so long astray … And now returnd with torne and rent array —noun a1605 Mont.
Devot. P. iv 4.
I am not worthy to be cald thy chylde, Vho stubburnely haif lookt so long astray … lyk the prodigue [Bann. MS prodigue, Laing MS prodigall] wyld
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