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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1563
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Triflus, adj. [e.m.E. tryfelous (1509), triflelous (1535), triflous (1662); Triffil(l n.] = Trifill adj. — 1563 G. Hay Confutation Abbot Crosraguel 14b.
I can not tel what triflus orations invented … by the ancient fathers … seames to you most iustlie to decore the Masse
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