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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Gene, Ghen, n. [F. gêne, OF. gehine.] An instrument of torture. —1579 Acts Sederunt 29 June (J).
To put thaim or either of thaim in the buittis, genis, or ony uther tormentis
1601 Melvill 496.
The ghen, the torment, and the rak

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