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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Thin,) Thyne, v. [ME and e.m.E. thyn(n (Wyclif), OE þynnian; Thin adj.] To cause to become thin. —c1590 Fowler I 283/27.
O fieding faiding foode, canst thow bring blis to man, Whose taists hads not within the cors the space of half a span, Which can not feid nor nourish yet bot in corruptioun thyne Nor is bot in the losing felt and instrument is syne
