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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trecherouslie, Treschourislie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. tricherously (Rolle), treacherously (Spenser).] By treachery. — 1631 Red Bk. Menteith II 143.
That quhairwith the Bishop of Murray hes treschourislie brandit me c1650 Spalding I 176.
How the noble Marques of Huntlie wes trecherouslie had to Edinbrugh
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