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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Theiptree, n. (? Erron. for or altered form of threiptree. Cf. Threeptree n. ‘The large beam which is immediately connected with the plough’ (Jam., 1880) and SND Threap n. 5.) — 1684 Corshill Baron Ct. 168.
Alexander Dickie … persued Patrick Stivensone … for ane theiptree at 13 s. 4 d., quhich he gave to the defender to carie … Ordaines … the defender in payment to the persuer of 6s 8d therfor or otherwayes to produce the said theiptree
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