A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Triffill,) Trifill, Trifle, Truffill, adj. [e.m.E. trifle (1607); Triffil(l n.] Trifling, trivial. = Triffilling ppl. adj., Triflus adj. and Triviale adj. —1549 Lamb Resonyng 163/1.
Sikand vnder the pretence of a disapoyntit meting at Ȝork and vthir four vane, truffill causis afoir specifeit and sufficientlie impugnit 1587-99 Hume 84/161.
Meddle not thy selfe with trifle matters, and be not earnest in them, for that is mechanick 1587-99 Hume 85/191.
Be not opiniater & wilfull in trifill maters
