Etymology
Origin of thae
First recorded in 1575–85; representing north and Scots development of Middle English, Old English thā, plural of thæt that
Example Sentences
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Eh, a broken man was your farther in thae days.
From A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
It is just you callants," said John, "wha are best at thae things.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Leighton, Alexander
Whan she cam to Earl Richard's house, The sheets war Hollan' fine; "O haud awa thae linen sheets, And bring to me the linsey clouts,155 I hae been best used in."
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
I assure ye again, an' I hae some judgment o' thae matters, that ye're very ill.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander
"Because thae things brought gay gallants about the house when master was awa' in Angus, whaur he had a property near Gaigie; but he was nane, I think, o' the four Guthries."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander
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