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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele trastyt,) Weile trastyt, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. well trusted (a1586); Traist v.¹] absol.Well trusted persons, those believed to be loyal. —c1475 Wall. i 112.
Erle Patrik … Till our fa turnd … Is nayne … at scaithis ma do mar Than weile trastyt in borne familiar