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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tene, Teyn, Teine, v. [ME and e.m.E. tene(n (a1200), teone(n (Ancr. R.), tein (Cursor M.), teene (c1430), teyn (c1460), OE téonian.] tr. To annoy, irritate; afflict; cause harm (in). — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 198/22.
All is to tene him that I do 15.. Christis Kirk 94 (M).
That turment so him teynd 1568 Lyndesay Pref. (STS) 398.
He quiklie & prettilie inuentit ane prettie trik to teine thame a1603 Anc. Prophecies 32.
Three toddes and a tersel shal tene al the woods, From Tynemouth to Tultie
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