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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trintell, n. [? f. as Trine adj (n.).] coll. Appar. a number of three year old sheep. —1549 Prot. Bk. Sir A. Gaw 6.
Item auchtene vedderis. Item four rammys. Item of gymmyr and dunmontht and trintell thre scoir. Item of mylk yowis four scoir
