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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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(Teir,) Theyr, n. [Te v. Cf. Eng. tier (1633) one who ties, and tyer (1844) something that ties.] = Te n. 4, part of a ship's cordage. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 41/14.
Heisau, heisau, nou mak fast the theyrs
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