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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1615-1659
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Torne, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. toren (1362), torne (c1425); Tere v.1] Torn, riven, ripped. — 1615 P. Gordon Brus Pref.
It [sc. a book] was old & torne almost inlegeable in manie places vanting leaves 1659 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 180.
Ane old torne Calapine, laiking begining and ending
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