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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Traist, v.2 [? Erron. for taist. Cf. Test n.1] To test, try (something). — 1460 Hay Alex. 14294.
Quhan the king persauit had the gyn And traistit [? erron. for taist] it and tirlit abone the pyn
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