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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prunȝeandlie, adv. [f. Prunȝeand,ppl. adj.] Sharply, piercingly. fig. —1596 Dalr. I 152/13.
And shame pricked sa prunȝeandlie with this law that [etc.]
