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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Of-, Off-taking(e, vbl. n. [Cf. Aff-.] Taking off. — 1493 Lindores Abbey 179.
The breking oppyning and off takinge of the lokkis of thair common kyst 1607 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 335.
For oftaking the stok [of a bell] 1670 Ib. X. 93.
Eight pennies for eatch veal … and the skinn to apperteane to the tacksmen for the offtaking
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