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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thrum(m)it, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. thrombyed (1535), thrummed (1562); Thrum n.] Covered, decorated or fringed with threads. Cf. thrum hat Thrum n. 1 attrib. —1546 Aberd. B. Rec. I 237.
Ane blak thrumit hat 1597 Misc. Spald. C. I 127.
The Devill … in the scheap of ane agit man, beirdit, with a quhyt gown and a thrummit hatt
