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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Traistines, Trustines, n. [e.m.E. trustynesse (1530); Tra(i)sty adj.] Trustworthiness, faithfulness. — 1594 Charteris Wall. Pref. 169.
That never wald have luikit for ony evill at thy hand, but rather for treuth and traistines 1609 Acts IV 420/2.
I sall … recommend ȝow and ȝour trustines till his lordschip
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