A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trase, v. [Late ME trase (c1440) to restrain (the tongue). Cf. 17th c. Eng. trash (1610) to restrain a hound with a leash.] tr. To rein in (a horse), to hold tightly by the reins. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 675.
Thair hors vith thair hochis sic harnis couth hint, As trasit in vnquart quakand thai stand
