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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Thrawinnes,) Thranes, n. [Thraw(i)n adj. Also in the later dial.] Obstinacy; perverseness. — c1420 Wynt. v 5037.
Schyr Narses For inwy accusyd wes Be thranes off that emprys a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 1351 (Harl.).
The rageand suetnes of lustis sensuall And of thi will the thranes [Arund. thrawis] arrogant
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