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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶PREE, v.2 Nonce Sc. form of Eng. pry (Rxb. 1917 Kelso Chron. (20 Nov.) 3), due to formal confusion with Pree, v.1
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