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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TAME, n. The line on a fishing-rod (Ags. 1911–1960). Freq. in dim. forms tamet, taimit, temmit, -et, id., a handline with one or two hooks and a small lead as a sinker (Bnff. 1921 T.S.D.C., taimit, Bnff. 1972). [′tem(ət)]Abd. 1968 Abd. Press & Jnl. (9 Feb.):
Catching “gerracks” and “queethies” with their home made “tamets.”