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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tyrsum, adj. [e.m.E. tiresome (1598), tyresome (1603); Tyr(e v.1] Tedious, wearisome. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 121/82.
I wait it [sc. a benefice] is for me provydit … sa done tyrsum it is to byd it
