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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1512
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Thristar, n. [e.m.E. thruster (1597); Thrist v.2] One who pushes his way forcefully, in sense 6 of Thrist v.2 — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 130/47.
Thrimlaris and thristaris as thai war woid … Schulderaris and schovaris that hes no schame
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