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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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(Trewing,) Trowing, vbl. n.1 [Trew v.1] A mutual assurance or accord. — ?1438 Alex. i 2468.
Emynedus than leuch blythly For that Betys sa manfully Ressauit the king in his cumming. Now man ȝe wit of thair trowing [F. covent] Quhidder the furriouris that day War oft set on hard assay
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