Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PRESCRIVE, v. Also prescryve. To lay down as a rule or direction to be followed; of a doctor or the like: to advise or order the use of a medicine or remedy, prescribe.Sc. 1702 Discourse of Suppressing Vice 62:
A wise Physician will not prescrive the same Medicines for every Patient.Lnk. 1712 Minutes J.P.s (S.H.S.) 130:
As is prescrived by the said Act of Parliament.Abd. 1861 J. Davidson Poems 77:
My grannie may prescrive an herb for me.
