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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tre, v. [e.m.E. trey n. (1541, north.), tree (1596) a block on which a boot is stretched or shaped. Cf. 19th c. Eng. tree v. (1856) in this sense; Tre n.1] tr. To shape (a boot) upon a block of wood. —1593 Elgin Rec. II 32.
Thomas Gaa, cordiner, convict of vorking on the Sabboth having treit a boot and sewit a heill
