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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thirling, ppl. adj. [Thirl(l v.2] ? Enslaving, in fig. usage describing one who controls or manipulates ideas to a high degree. —1626 Garden Worthies 55.
As these seaven cities did contest & clame … That high thought thirling Homer thers to be
