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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Triffilling,) Trifeling, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. tryflinge (1535), triflyng (1547).] = Triffill adj. —1558-66 Knox I 77.
Upoun what uther trifeling questionis … the war brak up, we omitt to wryte
