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Quotation dates: 1456
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(Tharequhyne,) Thairquhyne, interrog. adv. [Thar(e adv. and Quhyn(e interrog. adv.] From what source or origin? Cf. Quhyn(e A 2. — 1456 Hay I 77/21.
Lat a man se twa knychtis cum in bataill place enarmyt, to fecht in lis and na man kennis thame, ȝit sall a mannis hert be mare enclynit to mare honour to the tane na to the tothir. And thairquhyne cumis this?
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