Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PRIZE, v. 2 To seize, capture, make off with. Rare. Obs. in Eng. in 17th c.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 447:
Nickie Ben will prize you, And yomf ye head foremost to hell.
