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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1899
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THROOSH, v., tr. To play truant from (school) (Kcb. 1921 T.S.D.C., Kcb. c.1930). Hence throosh-the-schule, a truant (Kcb. c.1930).Kcb. 1899 Gallovidian I. 15:
He wad throosh the schuil day withoot en', an' seemed to live in Linn pool.
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