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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tame,) v.2 P.p. tamit. [ME tamyd p.p. (Chaucer), tame (c1430), OF atamer, entamer, L. attāmināre to lay hands on, attack.] tr. To pierce, cut into. —?1438 Alex. ii 10336.
And Ferrand wery was and lamit, Thocht that he not his hede had tamit
