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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1547, 1607-1664
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Prejudice, v. Also: prejugic. Also pres. p.: prejujureing (erroneous, probably for prejujuceing for prejudicing (causing detriment to, affecting unfavourably, compromising)). [e.m.E. and late ME prejudice, -ise (1472–3), F. préjudicier (14th c. in Littré), f. préjudice Prejudice n.] = Prejug(e v. — 1547 Kinross Baron Ct. 10 June.
That the partessing of … Dolquecht hurt nocht nor preiugic hym of the land that he hes in heretige 1607 Irons Leith II 64.
For fulfilling of the same Thomas Ormestoune became cautioner for the said sowme, and as prejujureing Wm. Ramsay with injuries speiches, the said James promeist to satisfie him 1630 Ellon Par. Rec. 76.
[No loft to be erected in the north side of the kirk] to prejudice him of his sight of the pulpit 1664 Carstaires Lett. 149.
See that it [a box of books] be kept verie dry, the least weatness will much prejudice me
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