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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schank-bane,) Shanke-bane, n. [ME and e.m.E. sschanke-bon (a1330) the tibia of an animal.] (A man's) shin-bone. —?1438 Alex. ii 10342.
Porrus … Was all to-frushit of that fall And beneth the kne … His shanke-bane brak euin in tua

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