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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1586
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(Tary,) Tarye, Tarie, n. [Tary v.] Trouble, vexation. — 1533 Gau 66/18.
Our body is alsua oncleyne and foul and groiff and we haiff mekil tarie of it heir in the wardil a1570-86 Maitland in Maitland Folio MS 61/11.
Folye is to marye Fra tyme that bayth thair [sc. old men's] strenth and nature felis To tak ane wiff and bring thame selfe in tarye
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