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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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(Retract,) Retrak, v.1 [Late ME and e.m.E. retract tr. (a1450), intr. (1568), L. retract-, p.p. stem of retrahere to draw back.] intr. To retreat, withdraw. — 1535 Stewart 38115.
This ilk Malcolme than thocht he wald retrak Quhill on the morne, and hald the feild abak
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