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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Taw, n.2 [e.m.E. tawe (once, 1562); Taw v.1] ? Leather made from skin that has received a minimal amount of processing in its preservation. Also attrib. as taw ledder. Cf. Tawed ppl. adj. and Taw(i)s n. pl. — 1632 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B 25.
Ane pair of breikis of broun claith with taw paismentis —attrib. 1623 Elgin Rec. II 180.
Scho confessit scho callit his wyff skowkand sow … and said also it was not sa with hir quhan scho yeed with a blankat about hir ars, taw ledder and clout auld schoyn
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