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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1600
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(Proie,) Proye, n. [e.m.E. (Caxton), MF proie, later var. of preie Pray n.] (Of persons): A prey (to Satan). = Pray n. 6. — 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. (1600) 403.
The Caluinian ministeris defraudis al seik personnes … that thay may be a mair easie proye and acceptable buttin to Sathan
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