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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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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
