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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1670
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Tuthit, Toothd, adj. [ME and e.m.E. toþed (14th c.), tothyd (1413), toothd (1592).] a. Of an animal: Having teeth of the kind specified. b. Of an object: Furnished with teeth. —a. a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i 161.
Mony long tuthit bore And mony galt come befoir … Gruntillot and gamald —b. 1670 Thanes of Cawdor 323.
Two of the best small toothd combs of box wood for my wyff
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