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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tripart, v. P.p. trypartit. [17th c. Eng. tripart (1621). Cf. late ME and e.m.E. triparted ppl. adj. (1424).] tr. To divide (something) into three parts. —pres. 1604-31 Craig i 32.
To find some food, which found, the asse wold needs diuide And thus triparts the pray, and sets his terce aside —p.t. 1567 G. Ball. 210.
Gif God be transubstanciall … Quhy war ȝe sa vnnaturall, As tak Him in ȝour teith, and sla Him, Tripartit and deuydit Him —p.p. 1528 Lynd. Dreme 202.
Thay maid nocht equale distributioun Off haly kirk the patrimonie and rent … Quhilkis suld haue bene trypartit in to thre
