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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1508
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Thristing, vbl. n.1 [Thrist n.1; cf. e.m.E. thirsting (1653).] Thrist n.1 1. — a1500 Henr. Bludy Serk 23.
Hungir and cauld and grit thristing Scho fand in to hir wane a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 739.
Bitter wyne myxt with gall … thai him gaif to slokin his thristing
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