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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Theiptree, n. (? Erron. for or altered form of threiptree. Cf. Threeptree n. ‘The large beam which is immediately connected with the plough’ (Jam., 1880) and SND Threap n. 5.) —1684 Corshill Baron Ct. 168.
Alexander Dickie … persued Patrick Stivensone … for ane theiptree at 13 s. 4 d., quhich he gave to the defender to carie … Ordaines … the defender in payment to the persuer of 6s 8d therfor or otherwayes to produce the said theiptree

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