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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Propens(e, adj. [e.m.E. propence (1528), -pense inclined, disposed, partial, L. prōpensus inclining; prone; willing.] a. Disposed (to a physical weakness or infirmity). Cf. 18th c. Eng., in this sub-sense (a 1713). b. Liable (to behave or react in the manner specified). Const. infin. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 5.
Quhilkis makis ane man propense to becum pestilential Ib. 43. Id. Descr. Well.
Maist propens [pr. propeus] to hydropesie 1606 in Calderwood VI 569.
We can not expresse … how propense our dispositioun is to serve and pleasure your majestie
