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Quotation dates: 1676
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(Thrangnes,) Throngnes, n. [Thrang adj. Also (once, 1727) in the later dial.] Crowdedness, congestion. —1676 Alyth Par. Ch. 128.
Considering the numerousnes of our congregation & the inconveniencie divers were put too by reason of our dayly throngnes and compleaning for want of seats did propose [etc.]
