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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1659
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Afftaking, vbl. n. [Aff adv.] A taking off. —1659 Irvine Mun. II. 84 (for afftaking and unlaying of thair loads).
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