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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1577
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Thanksum, adj. [Thank n.] = Thankful(l)(e adj. 1 b, satisfactory, acceptable. — 1577 Waus Corr. 155.
I hef oft with my letteris trublit your lordschip for that sobir siluir I suld heif bein payit be your lordschip a lang tyme syn and inconsideration that I delt sa liberally with your lordschip, I lukit for moir thanksum deiling agane
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