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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Throuch-passage,) Throw-passage, n. [e.m.E. thorow-passage (1566), through-passage (1615); Thro(u)ch prep. and Passag(e n.1] A passage through, connecting passage. Cf. Throuchgang n., Throuch-gate n. —a1578 Pitsc. I 333/10.
The king gart garnische the castell of Tantalloun … and caussit maissouns come and rainforce the samin wallis quhilk was left waist of befoir, as transses and throw passagis
