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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nosethirsle, -thrysle, n. (Sc. var. of Nosethirl(l,n., with the second element confused with thirsle, thrissil, a thistle.) — 15.. Comrie Hist. Sc. Medic. I. 189.
Take the joyce of prymrose … and … blaw it into they nose thrysles 1694 Boharm Kirk S.
Ane whyt snip betwixt her [a mare's] nosethirsles
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