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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tax(t)ing, vbl. n. [Late ME and e.m.E. taxyng (1413), taxing (1535).] The action of Tax(t v.: a. In sense 2. b. In sense 4. —a. 1558–9 Edinb. B. Rec. III 28.
The baillies and counsall … dischargeand the taxteris extentouris … of all taxting and extenting of him thairfore 1586 Conv. Burghs I 214.
Ane complayntt … anent the taxting of burrowis —b. 1661 Stockholm New Year's Gift A4.
Shal vve deminish ther merits by a brief taxing of ther verteus?
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