Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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THEE, v. Also the. To thrive, prosper (Sc. 1808 Jam.). Arch. and liter., esp. in ballads. Obs. in Eng. since 16th c. [θi:]Sc. 1794 J. Ritson Sc. Songs II. 132:
He that spares, ne'er mote he thee.Sc. 1819 Scots Mag. (June) 527:
I need nae wiss that he war dead, But may he never thee!Abd. 1893 G. MacDonald Songs 91:
Sae fare ye weel, my bonny men! And weel may ye thrive and the!
