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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wanthriftiest, superl. adj. [Wan- prefix and ? Thrifty adj.] ? Unthrifty, or, more likely, erron. for wanthrivenest (Wanthriven adj.) — a1605 Montg. Flyt. 261 (H).
Wyld venemous viper, wanthriftiest [T. wanthreivinest] of things, Halff ane elph, half ane ape, of natur denyit
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