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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Takand man, Takingmen, n. (pl.). [Ta(k v.1 1] One who lives by the sword, a reiver or marauder. —16.. Breve Cron. Earlis Ross 31.
This Paul McTyre was ane takand man, and conquest all that he had through capitanrie and sworde a1689 Cleland 30.
The Borders Where there was nought but theift and murders, Rapine, cheating, and resetting … Their designation as ye ken Was all along the taking men
