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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tarrie, Tairie, adj. [e.m.E. tarrye (1552), tarry (1641).] = Tar(r)it ppl. adj. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 773 (T).
Tairie [Harl. tarrie] taid, mismaid, invaid me if thow dow 1621 Edinb. Test. LI 109.
Tua stane wecht tarrie towis at xl s. the stane wecht
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