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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preve, Prewe, v.3 [Sc. var. of Prive v.: cf. ME (once) i-preved p.p. (Trevisa).] tr. To deprive, dispossess, bereave. —c1420 Wynt. vi 218 (W).
Than gert he Thame previt and syne banyst be c1490 Irland Asl. MS 78/23.
Prevand & defraudand myself of the prayeris and suffragis of haly kirk a1570-86 Maitl. F. clxxix 110 (see Privat p.p.).
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