a1774 R. Fergusson (1785) 156 Tho' they shou'd dearly pay the kane, An' get their tails weel sautit.
1787 R. Burns (new ed.) 149 To Death she's dearly pay'd the kane, Tam Samson's dead!
1794 in Ritson II. 78 (Jam.) For Campbell rade, but Myrie staid, And sair he paid the kain, man.