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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tale,) Tail(l, v. [ME and e.m.E. talie(n (Layamon), tale (Cursor M.); Tal(e n.] tr. To reckon, consider (someone) to have something. — 1456 Hay (Glenn) III 68/15.
Quhatsumeuer king that puttis him and his realme to the submissioun of counsale … of the lawis of God, that is a worthy king and is taillyd till haue lestand and honourable seignoury of his realme
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