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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1821

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TABBET, n. Also tabbit. Only in phr. to tak tabbet, to take the opportunity of an incidental advantage, to seize one's chance (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).Sc. 1821 Scots Mag. (April) 352:
I'll tak tabbit wi' you anither time.

[Poss. for *tae-buit, an additional advantage, from Tae, prep., 2., + Buit, n.2]

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