Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†THRAST, v. intr. To push, jostle, shove, press one's way in a clumsy forceful manner. Rare.ne.Sc. 1954 Mearns Leader (15 Jan.) 5:
We thrasted throwe a fyow reels an' schotteeshes that left's a' fobbin' like fat kittlins.