gaintaking en · NOUN
Etymology
From gain- + taking.
Meanings
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(Scotland, qualifier:Now chiefly dialectal, uncountable) A taking back again; recovery.
Deforcing of the officiare in execution of his office in the gane taking of ane caldrown poundit be the said officiare; [...]
1538, Jameson, Aberd. B. Rec. XVI.:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ganetaking | alternative | lexicographic | |
| gane taking | alternative | lexicographic |