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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prop(e, n.² Also: propp-. [MDu. proppe, Du. prop broach, skewer, plug. Cf. Prop(en.¹, also Prop(e v.²] A plug; a wedge.‘At the insertion of the chamber into the piece, a wedge was driven between the chamber and the rear timber to keep it firmly in place. … When the degree of elevation was determined, a coign or wedge … was driven under the breech.’ C.J. Ffoulkes Gun Founders of England (1937) 99, 101. 1513 Doug. xi iii 85.
The mekill syllis of the warryn tre With weggis and with proppis beyn devyd — 1538 Treas. Acc. VIII 159.
For gun proppis Ib. 161. 1566 Ib. XI 518.
For twa sparris to be cuttit to be proppis to the gun chalmeris 1571 Ib. XII 274.
For ane spar to be proppis