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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Taw, v.1 [ME and e.m.E. tawwenn (Orm), tauw(en (Ancr. R.), tawe (1474) to dress (raw material) for use; to soften (hides) by beating; to flog, OE tawian. Also in the later dial.] ? To pull, tug. — 1676 Forbes Baron Ct. 305.
They saw … Margaret Smith hucle and taw … Janet Fraser back and fore
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"Taw v.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/taw_v_1>
