Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PRINGE, v. Also pringge. To haggle, bargain, chaffer; with upon: to protest about, make representations upon.Sc. 1700 Burgh Rec. Gsw. (1908) 306:
There was sufficient meanes used and paines taken in pringging upon the pryce, as former acts of cownsell in that affair did bear.Rnf. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 52:
O' goud their dangling huggers fu', About your shambles pringe an prigg.
