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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tres,) Tras(e, Trais(s, v. [ME and e.m.E. tress (Chaucer), trase (14th c.), trace (1613-16), OF trecier.] tr. To intertwine, interweave (colours or cloth with a colour). — 1513 Doug. xii Prol. 293.
Hyr nek scho [sc. the dove] wrynklys, trasyng mony fold, With plomys glitterand, asur apon gold, Rendrying a cullour betwix greyn and blew 1561 Inv. Wardrobe 147.
Ane litle pece of claith of gold traissit with yallow
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