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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thretner, n. [e.m.E. threat'ner (a1541), threatner (Shakespeare); Thretten v.] One who utters threats. — 1617 Acts IV 540/1.
If anye partie of degrie of yeamen doe complayne to a constable that he is thretned by ane vther then sall the constable apprehend the thretner
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