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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1584
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Hame-throw, -through, adv. [Hame adv. + Throw adv.] All the way home. — 1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 726.
He beand scapit of that danger, Hame through he past 1584 Ib. 729.
They bring thame farre on ambeling foiles, Bot send thame hame throw on thair soilles
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