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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tramort, n. [L. tra-, trans and mort-, beyond death.] A corpse. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 161.
Thow Lazarus, thow laithly lene tramort c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 152/83.
Mony stynkand fowll tramort That had in syn bene deid c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 177/20.
Thocht now thow be maist glaid of cheir … Ȝit may thow be within ane ȝeir Ane ugsum ugelye tramort 1535 Stewart 46329.
Tha ar bot similitudis of men, And like schaddowis, to say the suith … Bayth pynd and puir like ony peild tramort
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