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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thorted, ppl. adj. [19th c. thwarted (Carlyle) obstructed, frustrated; Thort v.] —c1590 Fowler I 160/1.
I tred the futstepps of a thorted gate, Quhaire love me leades and doole doth me convoy
