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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝeme,) Yeme, n.1 [ME ȝeme (c1175), yeme (Cursor M.), OE ᵹíeme.] In ȝeme, in (a person's) keeping. With material and non-material subject. —1385 Reg. Paisley 359.
Decem solidos ad festa Sancti Martini in yeme 1453 Reg. Great S. 131/1.
The hale governance in al thyngis of myne aune person to be in his speciale keping, conservacioun ande yeme
