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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gaine, Gayn(e, v.2 [e.m.E. gaine (1548), gayne, OF. gaigner.] tr. To acquire, get. Also absol. — 1567 G. Ball. 213.
Thocht Ouid feyne that Leander Aduentrit mekle, his lufe to gayne 1568 Buch. Indict. 34.
Thinkeng to gayn, quhasaeuer lost 1581 in James VI Ess. 9.
None worthier … To … gaine the laurell greene
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