/pree/ , n. , v. , preed, preeing . Scot. and North Eng.
n.
1. a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
v.t.
2. to try, test, or taste.
3. pree the mouth of , Scot. to kiss.
Also, prie .
[ 1690-1700; shortened form of preive, ME preve (n.), preven (v.) pr ( o ) eve, preuver; see PROVE ]