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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prottie, adj. Sc. var. of Prat(t)i(e adj. Cf. Pretty adj. Also in the mod. dial. of the north-east. —1614 Laing MSS I 138.
Sume prottie worsett stuffis Ib.
Cloithe of sume prottie cullour Ib.
Ane basen … of peuder of the prottiest and best faissone
