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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thristines, Thristynes, n. [e.m.E. thirstinesse (1583); Thristy adj.] — 1460 Hay Alex. 17951.
Out of ane hete thare come ane thristynes And than a drink he askit hastaly 1540 Lynd. Sat. Proclam. 15.
Off thristines that day I pray ȝow ceis Bot ordane ws gude drink aganis allevin
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