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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They were twa o' thae cauldrife moral harangues, that tend to uplift poor wrecked, degenerate human nature, and rin down divine grace.
From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by Hogg, James
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
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
Neither did I ever observe ony marks o' attention to what are called prophylactics, or remedies, to prevent diseases comin on: thae nostrums he plainly despised.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Leighton, Alexander
It's no i' the wud alane that thae creatures carry their poison.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Leighton, Alexander
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