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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533, 1627
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Admove, v. [ME. admove, L. admovēre.] tr. To appoint. — 1533 Boece ix. xv. 325.
Ewfred ... to the realme of Berwicianis was admovit 1533 Ib. xviii. 335.
Ambirkeleth ... to the kinrik was admovit 1627 Ann. Banff II. 26.
The whole brethreen … admovit Mr. Robert Andersone [to be schoolmaster]
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