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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disprof(f)ett, -proffe(i)t, n. [e.m.E. disprofite (c 1500).] Disadvantage, detriment, loss. —1527 Douglas Corr. 342.
Quharof I dreid … salcum … batht dishonor and disprofett a1578 Pitsc. II. 315/6.
Ane merchand … seand the marcat come downe to his disproffeitt of victuallis 1596 Dalr. I. 330/31.
Weiris ar begun, with gret slauchtir on baith sydes, disproffet and skaith 1622-6 Bisset II. 95/10.
The proffett and disproffett that come be the said administratioun appertened to hir husband
