thole
noun
a pin, or either of two pins, inserted into a gunwale to provide a fulcrum for an oar.
had tholed
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past perfectof thole.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Charlie had tholed prison for Prince Charles, and had seen Provost Morison drink the Prince's health in wine and proclaim him Regent at the Cross of Aberdeen.
From The Valet's tragedy, and other studies by Andrew Lang
