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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1605
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Damn, Dam, v. [ME. and e.m.E. damne, dam, OF. damner, L. damnāre. In Sc. usually Dampne.]
1. tr. To condemn.15.. Clariodus iii. 1781.
Sir Thomas callit was in judgment, … Syne damnit to be drawin [etc.] 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 293.
The pairtie in Leith … damnit poore men and women to the deid for inbringing of victuallis to Edinburgh a1605 Montg. Son. liii. 14.
Redeme ȝour man, or dam him but delay
2. To damn.1562-3 Winȝet I. 130/9.
Mak ȝe God … to hef geuin His haly commandis to the intent that man suld be damnit thairby?
