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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1375-1400
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Pray, v.2 [ME preie(n (1297), prey (1422), (north.) pray (Rolle), prai (Cursor M., 14th c.), e.m.E. pray(e, prey, also proie (1562), OF preier, preer.] a. tr. To plunder, pillage, ravage (a territory). b. intr. To take plunder, to pillage. —a. 1375 Barb. xv 330.
And the nethir end of Tevydaill He prayit doune till him all haill a1400 Legends of the Saints xl 1095.
Ane Inglis ost com in Scotland … & prayt nere the cunctre haleb. 1375 Barb. xvii 226.
The king gert men of gret nobillay Ryde in-till Ynglande, for till pray
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