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Quotation dates: 1590
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Ransak, v. [ME (c1250) and e.m.E. ransak(e, raunsake (c1440), ransack, ON rannsaka to search a house for stolen goods, f. rann a house and saka ablaut-var. of sǽkja to seek. Cf. Runsik v.] To examine (thoughts) carefully; search thoroughly, scrutinise. — c1590 Fowler I 79/55.
Ransakking all thair pansiwe thoughts long ludged in thair mynde
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