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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thraffe, adj. [Early 18th c. dial. thraff (Ramsay) cold in manner, stiff (see SND s.v. Tharf adj.). Cf., also, Thraftly adv.] — 1620 Lett. Eccl. Affairs II 621.
He did of purpose be swmquhat thraffe and harde to yow, because … he did not apprehend things in the full measure as he doeth now
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"Thraffe adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/thraffe>
