Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TRETE, v. To shine, show through, peep.Ags. 1822 A. Balfour Farmer's Three Daughters IV. viii.:
Sae muckle yellow gowd as treted thro' the steeks o't [purse].
