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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Evect, v. [L. ēvect-, ppl. stem of ēvehere.] tr. a. To evict. b. To raise, exalt. —1575 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 268.
Wm Mertyne … wiolentlie … evectit, outpat, and keist furtht the said Williame Idill … fra his possessioun of the saidis landis 1615 Highland P. III. 189.
Considdering ȝour … indeserued fauour in euecting me to that honorable estat of episcopall societie
