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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1610
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Terrous, n. (? Erron. for terrms (Term n. 6) terms, conditions.) — c1610 Melville Mem. 367.
Quhilk moued me the mair to employ my frendis in court to cause another be named in my place … The chanceler gaif me sic terrous as he culd for his part
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"Terrous n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/terrous>
