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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Print, v. Also: prynte. P.t. and p.p. printit etc., also print. [e.m.E. and ME print (c 1430), prynte (c 1380), appar. f. Printn.: cf. also obs. F. printer to coin or stamp money (1544, Liège, in Godef.).] To print. = Prent v. in various senses.(1) a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1804) 245.
As to the laik money printed at his awin comand before he was regent 1663 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I 450.
[The coins] to be printed by presses that goes with swey and scrue(2) 1607 Mining Rec. 117.
The 22 of August 1607 quhilk wes the first day we printit of the siluer of the said mynd(3) 1564 Edinb. B. Rec. III 171.
Thir irnis … deliuerit to Thomas Bassenden … and forthair that thair sall nathing be print quhill the samyn be first schewin to the … counsale 1568 Bk. Univ. Kirk I 125.
That he had printed ane psalme booke in the end wherof was found printed ane baudie song 1600-1610 Melvill 12.
I cawsit print my Catechisme for … fyve hounder marks(4) a1400 Leg. S. xviii 944.
Thane wald I ryne … & prynte that ymage in my thocht

b. To brand (a person, in the hand etc.). 1664 Old Ross-shire II 79.
Cristan Loggan wha confest … is appoynted to be printed in the hand at the kokestoole

c. To imprint (a textile fabric) with a decorative design. 1614 Laing MSS I 137.
Ane blak phillepe and cheny suitt printet