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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pronunce, v.2 [Var. of Prenunce v., with altered prefix. Cf. Pronunciat(e ppl. adj.] To predict or foretell. —a1578 Pitsc. I 166/11.
He caussit ane witche to come and pronunce to the king that he sould be suddenlie slaine
