Obs. rare. [f. TRACE sb.2] trans. To attach by traces, to harness in traces.

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1605.  Stow, Ann., 1432. They [Bayliffs of the Town] presented him with three-score and ten Teeme of horse, all traced to faire new Ploughes.

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1656.  Cowley, Pind. Odes, Muse, i. Go, the rich Chariot instantly prepare;… Unruly Phansie with strong Judgment trace, Put in nimble-footed.

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1786.  Burns, Inventory, 20. My furr-ahin’s a wordy beast, As e’er in tug or tow was trac’d.

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