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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1375-1420
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Tranonting, vbl. n. Also: tranontyne, tranowntyn, tranownttynge, tranoynting, trenownting, tranwtyng, trenwting. [Tranont v.] A stratagem of war, chiefly or only involving a forced march. — 1375 Barb. vii 515.
Quhen he hard … That in Glentrewle wes the king … He thocht … To cum apon him sodanly And fra Carlele on nychtis ryd And in cowert on dayis bid And swagate with [syc] tranonting He thocht he suld suppris the kyng 1375 Barb. vii 615.
It discomfortyt thaim … That the king … was All armyt to defend that place That thai wend throw thar tranonting Till haiff wonnyn for-owtyn fechtin 1375 Barb. xix 698.
Our fayis for this small tranowntyn [C. tranontyne] Wenys weill we sall pried ws swa … To giff thaim opynly battaill Bot [etc.] c1420 Wynt. viii 3717.
[They] Purchasyd thame a cumpany, … Till Anand in a tranwtyng [C. tranownttynge, W. tranoynting, L. trenwting, E. trenownting] Thai come on thame in the dawynge
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