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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"It's a fine night," he said; "it's a fine night, an' no wind.—Marget, it's time we had in mair o' thae round cheeses fra Inverary."
From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona
I canna remove thae kists, an' whar can I tak them.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Leighton, Alexander
She has had trouble enew already, and it just needs you to go with thae bleezing een o’ yours to upset her altogether.
From Frederica and her Guardians The Perils of Orphanhood by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)
"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
Oh, the dear, dear lamb that he is; and will thae auld e'en never mair rest on his bonnie face?
From The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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