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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Amas, Amass, v. [Late ME. amasse, OF. amasser.] tr. To draw together, assemble. —1573 Reg. Privy C. II. 236.
That the said Archibald … sall not amas his men in musteris c1590 Fowler 36/8.
I spyed two folkis a part togeather them amas 1610 Crim. Trials III. 103.
Ȝea ar indyttit … that ȝe … hes amassit ȝour selffes in crewis and vnhappie companeis
