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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tartle, v. [? Metathesised derivative of OE tealtrian to totter, waver, be uncertain. Cf. Totter adj. Also in the later dial.] tr. To make out after some difficulty, discern. —a1689 Cleland 86.
Some seem two sentences to tartle Contained in this ancient creed, To wit, a Preter Scriptural deed is evil … And ordination is stark nought
