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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Evin, v. Also: evyn, ewyn. [ME. even(e, evenen, early efnen, OE. efnan.]
1. tr. To estimate or appraise; to compare.?1438 Alex. ii. 2918.
Of this Gretians noblenes Micht nae man euin [F. prisier] the riches 1571 Lanark B. Rec. 56.
The balleis accuset David Blakie for mispersoning of Thome Gray, ballie, evingand [sic] him na better nor ane stra 1590 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 151.
The wrangus complent … allegeand that the said James suld haif ewinit thame to hangingis in the Brvmelaw a1605 Montg. Son. lxii. 14.
I think it scorne … To euin an ape with aufull Alexander
2. To make even or equal.a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 734.
We sal evin that is od, or end in the pane!
3. To make level or straight.1513 Doug. xii. iii. 8.
Quhen that the Troianys and Rutilianys The grund myssouris, evynnys, dichtis, and planys 1584 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 317.
To evin and fill vp the graives as thai sall happin to sattill and fall down 1667 Highland P. II. 10.
That himself and Gillereoch satt on ane hill evening ther arrowes
4. a. To arrange, settle.1494 Lennox Mun. 152.
[Thai] sal syt down … and cheis certane freyndis to evyn all the said debatis 1531 Bell. Boece II. 65.
That foure prudent men wer chosin, on ilk side, to evin all debatis betwix thame
b. To divide equally or fairly.1683 Corshill Baron Ct. 166.
Their wes ane peice of mean grass betwixt them, dealt and evened 1685 Ib. 170.
The Judge ordaines two of the birlaymen to view the said land and to even and daill the same
