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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Takin, -yn, v. Also: takn-, taikn-, teikn-, token. [ME and e.m.E. tacnen (Layamon), toknen (c1220), taken (Cursor M.), token(en (c1350), OE tócnian.] tr.
1. a. To mark with a sign, esp. the sign of the Cross, by a symbolic gesture; similarly, to mark or anoint with blood. Also transf.a. a1400 Leg. S. x 170.
He the croyce one hyme mad … & quhene the dragonys … The apostil sa taknyt had sene, [etc.] a1400 Leg. S. xxxii 184.
Hir forhed … Scho taknyt of the croice a1400 Leg. S. xli 30.
With the fare blud of his passione Taknys thar chekis vpe & donetransf. 1513 Doug. xi viii 23.
Quhen that thi rycht hand … Samony hepis of Troianys hes laid ded And quhen thou takynnyt [Ruddim. takinnit] hes so worthely With syng tropheall the feildis
b. To apply a mark to.1547 Sc. N. & Q. I 60.
He shall show that work, tokened with his own mark, to the head officers of the town
c. To indicate with a mark, etc.c1550-c1580 Art of Music 11b.
Quhow ar they knawin be the signis perfyt? Be rund and haill circlis … and teiknit with trvnall nummer c1550-c1580 Art of Music 11b.
Quhow ar thay knawin be singis imperfyt? Thay ar … taiknit with numer binar and with absens of pownctis ?1549 Monro W. Isles (1961) 88.
Thay use to leave ane spaid … quhan ony deid, and upon the morn findis the place of the grave taiknit with ane spaid
2. To signify, mean.c1475 Wall. vii 147.
The gold takynnis [1570 betaikinis] honour 1535 Stewart 33013.
Quhat this takynnit I will nocht tell ȝow heir
