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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Takinar, Takynar, Takynnar(e, Taknair, n. [Takin n. 8 a. Cf. 17th c. Eng. tokener (1648) one who signs or marks.] One who or that which presages or portends; a portent or omen. — 1513 Doug. i v 114.
The dreidful portis salbe schet … Of Janus tempill, the takynar [Sm. taknair, Ruddim. takynnar] of bataill 1513 Doug. i vii 46.
Thai delvand fand the takynnar [Sm. takinar, Ruddim. takynnare; L. signum] of Cartage Ane mekill hors hed … That signyfyit the cite excellent in batale And plentuus … of vittale