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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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For(e)takening, n. Also: foirtakneng, fortaikneng. [Northern ME. fortakeninge (a 1300).] A foretokening. — 1596 Dalr. I. 267/24.
A fortakening … of victorie 1596 Ib. II. 132/31.
Quhilk Scotismen held for sum foirtakneng nocht gude
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