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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Retak,) Retack, v. [Tak v. Cf. late ME and e.m.E. retake (1436).] To recapture. — 1660 Aberd. Council Lett. IV 38.
[The town] will be compellit to pey the samen [sc. a debt] except he be retackin
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