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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1893

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TREB, v. ? To prop up, stick or set upon.Sh. 1893 Sinclair MS. 15:
An fornent her wis da boady an legs trebbit apo da feet an day wir skildern an mirrin leck sookin fish i' da skjo.

[Orig. and meaning doubtful.? Ad. Norw. dial. treva, to set up (corn) in Threaves.]

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