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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1585
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Evome, v. [Late ME. and e.m.E. (c 1450, 1524), L. ēvomere.] tr. To vomit. — 1535 Stewart 29352.
Ane ȝoung stomack … will, with litill schoir, Evome agane all that it tuik befoir 1585 in Calderwood IV. 283.
Although these … bastard bishops be made a skugge, under the which these vipers may evome more covertlie their poysoun
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