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Thar, Tharth, v. P.t. thurt, thurth, thurft. [ME and e.m.E. þerf (c1175), þært (Layamon), þer (Ancr. R.), thar, þare (both Cursor M.). P.t. þurrfte (Orm), þurte (c1200), thurt (Cursor M.), OE *þurfan.] intr. Chiefly, in impers. const.: It is needful (to us, etc.), there is need. — 1375 Barb. vi 123.
Sen he wes warnyst of armyng That he thar arowys thurth [C. thurt] nocht dreid 1375 Barb. viii 257.
For thar is hane than fer na ner In all thys land that ws thar doute 1375 Barb. xii 300.
Na ws thar dreid thaim bot befor 1375 Barb. xx 107.
For scho wes syne the best lady And the fayrest that men thurft se a1400 Leg. S. xi 195.
Thé thar nocht dred na-thing; For pece with ws ay-quhar we bryng a1500 Rauf C. 536.
Me tharth haue nane noy of myne erand