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† ˈprodigate, ppl. a. Obs. rare—1. In 5 prodegate. [If not an error for prodigale, may represent a med.L. *prōdigātus, pa. pple. of *prōdigāre = It. prodigare to play the prodigal or spendthrift, F. prodiguer to spend lavishly.] Prodigal.c 1450 Mirour Saluacioun 1647 This prodegate [gloss folelarge]...
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prodigal
prodigal, a. and n. (adv.) (ˈprɒdɪgəl) [a. obs. F. prodigal (16th c. in Godef.), ad. late L. *prōdigāl-is (prōdigāliter, Ambrose, prōdigālitās, Boeth.), f. prōdig-us: see prec. and -al1.] A. adj. 1. Given to extravagant expenditure; recklessly wasteful of one's property or means.1500–20 Dunbar Poems...
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