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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1566-1567
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Sla thorn, n. [e.m.E. and ME slo-thorne (c1325), Slae n.] The blackthorn. — 1566–7 Reg. Privy S. V ii 328/1.
The said schaw is … becumin sua thik with breiris, thissill, rammald and sla thornis
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