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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hent, v. P.t. and p.p. hent. [e.m.E. hent, for usual Sc. Hint v.] To seize, grasp. — c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 490.
Ane greit speir in hand he hent a1570-86 Arbuthnot Maitl. F. xxix. 111.
Quha is ane scheip the woulf will soune him hent c1590 Fowler I. 382/124.
Diomede … Hath fast my bridle hent
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