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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Horn, v. [Horn n. 2 and 1d.] tr. a. To put to the horn. b. To fit with ‘horns’. —a. 1559 Knox VI. 25.
That no preaching sould be made by me, who was both brunt in figure and horned 1592 Acts III. 551/1.
That ȝe nor nane of ȝow charge, horne, poynd, nor trouble the said Johnne Schawb. 1605 Glasgow Skinners' Seal of Cause (Jam. Suppl.).
That nane … schaip or horne points … nor hald servandis to do the same