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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proscript, adj. [e.m.E. adj. (1600), noun (1576), L. prōscriptus, p.p. of prōscrībere Proscrive v.] Proscribed, outlawed. —a1597-1617 Hist. James VI (1825) 29.
The disobeyers war maid proscript and forefaltit to the end he mycht be also anoyntit with the fatnes of thair lands and rents 1596–1600 Warrender P. (S.H.S.) II 432.
The mater and purpose wharefore thay war proscript was disallowit
