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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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List, v.² [e.m.E., to list, catalogue (1614), to comprise in a list, to enrol (1622), to enter on a military list, to enlist as recruits (1643), to engage oneself for military service (1643), f. List n.⁴]

1. tr. To comprise in a certain list, to enrol. 1656 Lanark B. Rec. 158.
They had listit Alexander Tennant [etc.] … [to] be on the lyt for deane of gild 1674 Peebles B. Rec. II. 89.
That tua of them [be] listed be them … ane for keeping the box and the other the key therof c1679 Kirkton Hist. (1817) 78.
His enemies, amongst whom all were to be listed that were not released by a deed of favour 1689 Cramond Kirk S. III. 6 Dec.
And to other poore not listed as then but listed since

2. To enter on the list of a military body; to enlist for military service. Also b. reflex. To enlist or engage oneself for service. a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 8.
[The Trinity] as the superiour, to whom they that are Christian souldiers should be listed and inrolled 1669 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 253.
Whatsumeuer persone listed and his name takine wp for being of the militia company of this burgh 1673 Ib. 284. 1666-74 Fraser Polichron. 417.
Listing many for the service 1687 Shields Hind Let Loose (1687) 699.
For furnishing souldiers listed under a banner displayed against … libertyb. 1690 Musselburgh 119.
A proclamatione … anent seamen who will take on and list themselves in ther Majesties' service