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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1660
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(Retakking,) Retacking, vbl. n. [f. Retak,v. Cf. late ME and e.m.E. retakyng (1436).] Recapture. — 1660 Aberd. Council Lett. IV 39.
Incaice any sall be killit … in the persute or retacking of the said vicomt
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