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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Ytak(e, v. [ME ytake (Piers Plowman); Ta(k v.1] a. = Ta(k v.1 26, to experience (an outcome). b. p.p. = Ta(k v.1 44, to suffer (an emotion). —a. a1500 Quare Jel. 525.
A lady rather schuld hir deth ytak Than suich a wrech till have on to hir mak —b. a1500 Quare Jel. 452.
Of lufe the grettest plesance to forgo Throuch quhich sum lufaris hath suich drede ytake That [etc.]
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