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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tari(e)sum, Tarysum, Taresum, adj. [Tar(r)y v.] a. Lingering, long-drawn-out. b. Causing excessive delay; wearisome. —a. 1513 Doug. iv xii 100.
Almychty Juno havand reuth … Of hir lang sorow and tarysum [Sm. tarisum] ded —b. 1535 Stewart 20330.
How he fuir that tyme in his travell, It war ouir lang and tariesum to tell ?1536–7 Bk. Carlaverock II 23.
Desyris to have passage thairto, throuch ȝour realme of Ingland, but taresum impediment
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