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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Takin, -yn, Tane, ppl. adj. Also: taine. [ME and e.m.E. takyn (Rolle), taken (a1586); Ta(k v.1] a. Captured, seized. (Ta(k v.1 1.) b. Purchased. (Ta(k v.1 12 b.) c. Tane in, included, enclosed. (Ta(k v.1 68 d.)a. 1513 Doug. ix x 103.
The twys takyn Troianys 1561 Reg. Privy C. I 177.
Greit partis of the takin gudis wer disponit in Argyle(b) 1535 Stewart 56882 (see Takar n. 1 a).
Tane 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 292.
Thai wald not thoill this wrang, as hanging of tane men [etc.] 1603 Philotus 453.
To slay ane taine manb. 1667 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 14 June.
Debts inawing … 36 s. Scots [ … ] taine merchand wairc. 1693 Misc. Spald. C. II 299.
To inclose that new tane in ground with a wall
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