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(Thare-est,) There east, adv. [Thar(e adv. and Est adv.] To the east of that place. — 1639 Baillie I 201.
Cliddesdaill was somewhat suspected in their affection to the cause, especiallie the marqueis of Hamilton and Dowglass appearing against us, wherefore the tables there east thought meet they should not conjoyne, bot divided them in foure
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