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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Examine, Examyn(e, n. [e.m.E. examine (1605), f. Examin,v. or L. exāmen, exāmin-.] Examination.1494 Loutfut Order Chiv. 47.
Off the examyn [Caxton, examynynge] of the squyer that will enter in the ordre of cheualry 1634 Elgin Rec. II. 228.
Agnes Muresone for hir scolding in the kirk in the tyme of examyne is ordeant … to be put to the jogis 1661 Lamont Diary 141.
Ther was about 70 persons debarred, wheroff some for absence att the dyets of examineattrib. 1648 Falkirk Par. Rec. I. 154.
How those who levied the men gott the examine book 1691 Ib. II. 14.
There is in the kirk officer's hands the pulpit cloath, … the examine books, and a lantern
