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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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THURST, v., n. Met. variant of Thrist, Eng. thrust, also found in 16th c. Eng. Pa.t. thurst(ed). To thurst up, to break or burst open (a door).Sc. 1700 Edb. Gazette (15 Jan.):
Having Pursued his own Servant into a Tavern . . . thurst up the Door of a Room.Arg. 1707 Arg. Justiciary Rec. (Stair Soc.) II. 206:
He had thursted at Kirnan with his sword.Rnf. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 34:
At ae fell thurst ding three streets into four.Dmf. 1863 R. Quinn Heather Lintie 43:
Nor thurst my head whar 'twas na wanted.