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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enpresoné, -owné, n. [OF. enprisoné, p.p. of enprisoner Enprisoun v.] A prisoner. — c1420 Wynt. vii. 2114.
He … tuk wp townys, Castellys, and enpresoneis Ib. viii. 1761; etc.
Enpresowneys in swilk qwhille To kepe is dowt, and gret peryle
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