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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prophan(n)es, Profannes, n. [e.m.E. prophannesse (1594), -phanesse (1597), -faness (1649), f. Prophan(e adj.] Profane conduct or speech. = Prophanité n. 2. —1649 Red Bk. Grandtully II 143.
And eschow all prophanes and deboischrie 1656 Moray Synod 121.
That presbyteries be cairfull to remove superstitione and profannes in kirking of women after child-birth 1663 Moray Synod 133.
Anent the censuring … that prophannes, dancing and unseemlie cariag ordinarlie found at lykwaks
