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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1409-1438, 1533-1586
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Traistful(l, adj. [North. ME traistfull (Cursor M.).] Secure; inspiring confidence or trust. — ?1438 Alex. ii 3365.
Syr, it is maist traistfull that we And thay to-gidder auysit be 1409 Exchequer Rolls IV ccxii.
For the mare sikkirnes and traistful keping of all … the forsaide thingis 1533 Gau 32/27.
He [sc. God] is callit our fader that is to ewerie Chrissine man … ane traistful thing 1533 Gau 45/24.
God sal raisz thayme … throw Jesus Christ, thir ar traistful wordis for al Chrissine man a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS 197/14.
O king of kings … Most traistfull
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