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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1568-1600
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Disthank, n. [f. Thank n.] The reverse of thanks. — 1568 Maxwell Mem. II. 132.
I wait nocht bot I may haif rather disthank of the awthoritye nor thank of ȝow a1600 Waus Corr. II. 537.
Gif it beis found … that it is inawing be just compt, he sall pey it to your L. with my disthank to him
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