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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Takinaway, n. [Ta(k v.1 63 e.] ? A dead person, a person who has died. — 1661 Black Sc. Witches 41.
Jennot had a childe of her awne at that tyme who was like a takinaway the which child recowered presentlie efter the death of the vther
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