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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Taintour,) Tayntour(e, n. [Taint v.] One who informs on or brings evidence against another who has committed a crime. —1451 Acts II 40/2.
That na man haf out of the realme gold bulȝeone or siluer vnder the payn of escheite thareof the tane half to the king & the tothir half to the tayntour & the takar 1456 Perth Guildry 25 (see Taint v. 2 pres.).
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