A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Talking,) Takin, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. talkyng (1562); Talk v.] That talks; given to words rather than actions. —1562-3 Winȝet I 8/24.
Vtheris … makis of the Gospell ane takin craft but ferder practice off Godis law in deid
