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Talnes, n. [e.m.E. tallnesse (1535); Tal(l adj.] The quality of being tall; greatness of stature or strength. — 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. Ded.
These personal parts of such vigorous talnes in statur & strength, so dexterously kythed by a peereles pausty in all campestrial prowes 1615 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 367.
To Robert Leichman barrowman in consideratioun in respect of his talnes and mekilnes that he wes nocht abill to leve upoun the enterteanement of the rest
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