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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1562, 1629
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(Prim-,) Prymeing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1598).] a. In the sense of Prime v. b. b. Prymeing yrone (?). — 1561–2 Edinb. Old Acc. II 159.
Item to Adame Purves, wrycht, for making of this brandreth, prymeing and rasing of the haill rufe and [etc.] 1629 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II 290.
Alexander Kay smith … his compt … ane prymeing yrone, x s.
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