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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1580
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Prolapsioun, n. [e.m.E. = a falling into error (1601), a slipping out of place (1775), L. prolapsiōn-, f. prōlabi to slip down.] (A) prolapsus, a slipping forward or down out of place. —1580 Skeyne Descr. Well.
This watter … cuirand sair eyn, … prolapsioun of the vult, and dolour of the tonsallis
