† ˈprodig, ˈprodigue, a. (n.) Obs.
Also 5 prodyge.
[a. F. prodigue (13th c. in Littré), ad. L. prōdig-us wasteful, lavish, f. prōdig-ĕre: see prodige v. Perh. in part direct from L.]
A. adj. Prodigal.
| [c 1450 Lydg. Secrees 942 Whoo is nat mesurable In his Rychesse, but disordinat, Is Callyd prodigus.] 1491 Caxton Vitas Patr. (W. de W. 1495) i. clxiv. 173 A woman ryche & noble..she was prodyge & lecherous. 1598 Sylvester Du Bartas ii. i. i. Eden 543 Where prodig' Nature sets abroad her booth Of richest beauties. |
B. n. A prodigal.
| a 1600 Montgomerie Devot. Poems iv. 4, I am not worthy to be cald thy chylde,..Not lyk thy sone, bot lyk the prodigue wyld. |