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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prodigus, adj. [e.m.E. (once) prodigous (Caxton), 15th c. F. prodigueux, L. type *prōdigōs-us, f. prōdigus Prodig adj.] Prodigal. = Prodigal(l adj. a. — 1522–3 Fam. Innes 97.
The said Alexander has bene ane misgidit man prodigus and has waistit … his landis and gudis 1535 Stewart 60596.
Gif it be better till ane prince … for to be richt prodigus and large
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