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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Traned,) Train(e)d, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. trained (1570-6).] That has been subjected to military discipline or instruction. (Trane v. 2.) —1639 Old Ross-shire II 10.
[That] the best trained & expert men in the companie be electit as dreilmasters & lerne the companie to … handil thair armes 1663 Inverness Rec. II 216.
Ane of the tua captans ouer the quholl inhabitants and traind band of the said burghe
