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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1532
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(Withtaking,) Vyttakyne, vbl. n. [ME wiþtake (a1340) v.] The act of withholding, retention. — 1532 Wigtown B. Ct. 263b.
Fore the wrangus vyttakyne of a meyre fra Jon of Hannaye
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