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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Amove, Amuf, v.2 Also: amowe. [L. āmovēre.] tr. To remove; to put or take away.1491 Reg. Episc. Glasg. 483.
To amuf of thar breistis the said doubt 1511 Lennox Mun. 194.
Swa that the said Elizabetht beis diuorcit and amowit fra him onmariit agane 1532 Hamilton P. I. 4.
Ony maner of variance, discorde or brek, to be … amovit 1531 Bell. Boece I. 35.
Al hatrent for that time beand amovit
