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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Out-tak, v. Pres. p. outakand (also Out-takand). P.p. out-takne (also Out-takin, Out-tane). [ME. out-take, outake, p.p. out-taken (1464), to take out, extract, remove (a 1300), to leave out of the reckoning (Cursor M.).] tr. a. To exclude, leave out of the reckoning, except, reserve. b. To extract or remove (in the literal sense). 1426 Cal. Charters Suppl. 16th Jan.
I the said John … outakand & reseruand … the superiorite of the tenandry of Crumby 1567 G. Ball. 147.
To saue bot he none is, nor sall, I out tak nane greit nor small 1596 Dalr. I. 47/27.
In a schorte space turnes in a verie quhyte stane, quhilke excepte (as the maner is) it schortlie had beine outtakne, incontinent the coue it had fillit full