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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Threper,) Threiper, n. [Threpe v. Also in later Sc. and north. Eng. dial.] One who persists in arguing or asserting; ? a haggler. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1535.
Thiggers sould be na threiperis
