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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thrussit, Thurschyt, p.t. (Var. of Frusch v. 1 b (p.t.) to break, smash.) —1460 Hay Alex. 4220.
And of the toure he lett ane springald ga, And brek his scheild, and all to picis thrussit c1475 Wall. xi 252.
Than Wallace … With his gud suerd … His body in twa it thurschyt euirlikdeill
