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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Trew,) Trow, v.2 [17th c. Eng. trued p.p. proved true, verified; Trew(e adj.] tr. To ascertain, prove true. — 1603 Philotus 19.
First try the treuth, then may ȝe trow Gif I mynd to desaue
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