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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tres, adv. [17th c. Eng. tres- (1605).] French. très, very, prefixed to an adjective of French origin and form. — 1572 Sempill in Sat. P. xxxviii 19.
Thy style was treschristien, maist cristen king 1581 Nugae Scoticae 37.
Treshumbile and tresobeisant sonne 1590 Burel Pilgr. ii 45.
The Tritons plaid and sang, On trumpis tresexcellent
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