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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Attaint,) Attaynt, n. Also: attant. [e.m.E. attaint, AF. atteynte, OF. ateinte, atainte.] A process against a jury for giving a false verdict. — 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v.
Bot attaynt or Taynt, is called the deliverance or probation of 24. (alias 25) leill men, the quhilk may be called an great assise 1632 Acts V. 243/1.
These that ar sworne vpon assysis, attantis, recognitiouns or inquisitiouns
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