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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1785

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TAVE, n. See quot. and etym. note.w.Sc. 1785 J. Anderson Acct. Hebrides 157:
Frequently they were obliged to cut the taves (cords by which the nets are kept together) of their nets.

[This appears to be a misprint for tows. See Tow, n.2]

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