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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Detening, vbl. n. [f. Detene,v.] Detaining. — 1566 Digest Justiciary Proc. F. 12.
The detening & thristing of hir awin person in violent manner 1572 Acts III. 75/2.
Taking and detening of presoneris, ransounis, butingis, raising of taxtis [etc.]
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