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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mor, v. [e.m.E. more (1497). moryng vbl. n. (1485), moor(e (1577).] tr. To moor (a ship). —1589–1600 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 56 a.
For iii^xx fadom of ane cabell to mor the schepe xxi pound