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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Traith, Tre(a)th, n. [Cf. Trad(e n. 1. Also in the later dial.] A herring-fishing ground. 1609 Conv. Burghs II 285.
That nane pas to the Treth [pr. trech] quhair hering ar slane to by them thair before thai cum to the herberis 1613 Conv. Burghs II 404.
That ane proportione of money might be imposit vpon everie bott for having in reddines ane fley bott furnisit with men and wapons to lye in the Traith 1661 Nicolson Diurnals 15 Aug.
1600 herring slaine in the Quhytcove traith 1688 E. Fife Admir. Depute Ct. Bk. 28 July.
It is statute … that noe persones pass to the Treth in tyme of dreave for slayeing of herrings without sufficient netts and other sufficient furnitur 1697 E. Fife Admir. Depute Ct. Bk. 13 Aug.
[It is] statute … for the good of the herring fishing in the treth of Craill that [etc.] 16… Macfarlane's Geog. Coll. III 221.
The herrings that are taken in the Treath [off Pittenweem] at the Lamb Mass time