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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trecherous, Treicherous, adj. [ME and e.m.E. tricherous (Manning), trecherous (Trevisa), OF trecher-, tricheros.] Cheating, treacherous. —1600 Crim. Trials II 304.
Wearie of the treicherous flatterie of men 1650 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 610.
A company of wicked & perfidious, ȝea trecherous blasphemers
