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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gain-,) Gayne-come, n. Also: gane-come, -coyme. [e.m.E. gainecome, ME. gayne come (a 1400), ȝeincume (a 1225).] A return. — c1420 Wynt. v. 1128.
Off thi gayne-come [C. gane coyme] wyth thi lyff Art thow sekyre? Ib. vi. 2250.
Quhare the kyng Tylle thaire gayne-come made bydyng a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 55.
Quhen he saw passit baith day and hour Of hir ganecome
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