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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Attaint, Attent, p.p. [ME. ateynt (1303), atteint, ataynte, OF. ateint, ataint: see Attaint,v.] Attainted; adversely affected. a1585 Maitl. Q. lxv. 68.
Thow may not duire with sorrow thus attent c1590 Fowler 384.
But what excuse may me availe? My conscience is attaint 1622-6 Bisset II. 213/12.
Quhasaevir did utherwyse, and is attent and convict thairof, he salbe Imprisoned
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