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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prentit, ppl. adj. Also: -ed. [Cf. e.m.E. printed (c 1483) and Prent adj.] Printed, in senses of Prent v.: a. (Books, paper, etc.) b. (Coinage.) c. (Other substances.)a. 1501 Treas. Acc. II 21.
To ane Franchman callit Bertholomo for prentit bukis bocht to the king, that is to say [etc.] 1502 Ib. 68.
For thre mes bukis prentit 1507 Ib. IV 90. 1579 Misc. Bann. C. II 201, 202.
vc Donates, and tua throucht thairof prentit and the vthir half vnprentit, price of euery throucht prentit, i d. 1604 Ib. 234.
Extending … to aucht scoir rymmis of prentit paper Ib. 1641 Acts V 337/2.
That the declaratione of the estates … may be … lefte out in the prented copies 1669 Bo'ness Customs Books S.R.O. E72/5/3.
Ane small bundell prented bokesb. 1541 Acta Conc. Publ. Aff. 508.
The proffet of the cunȝeing of ane stane wecht of silver and prentit and layit money 1581 Reg. Privy C. III 435.
And redeliver the same cunyeit to the said Maister Thomas in prentit moneyc. c1552 Lynd. Mon. 4793.
Thare merchandyce, in tyll all nationis, As prentit lede, thare walx, and perchement
