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pridnet (c.1279-80)
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pridnet (c.1279-80)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf:  pridnet 6,404a GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF:  pridnet  DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  pride n.2 (pride net)  MED:  prid(e n.1 (pridnet)  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

The word is of uncertain origin, but the OED (Third Edition, 2007) suggests that the first part, prid-, may simply be a shortening of post-classical Latin lamprida.

s.

fishingnet for catching lamprey: 
( c.1279-80 )  un autre manere de reys que l’en apele pridnet  London English 71
( MS: 1419 )  Et un autres reys, appellé pridnet  Lib Alb 577

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See also:

net2 
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