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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tristsum, adj. [Trist(e adj.] = Trist(e adj. 2 a. —1567 Sat. P. iv 74.
Quhat sall I wryte how I was troublit thair? I wat it wald mak ony haill hairt sair For to reuolue my tristsum tragidie