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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thintent, n. phr. [The def. art. and Intent n.] Only in the phrase to thintent, with the intention (that). Cf. Intent n. 2 b. —1534 St. P. Henry VIII IV i 672.
To thintent we may certefye our freindes in Scotlande to cause theim make laubours to have knowledge of the kinges mynde
