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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Mote, Moyt, v. [f. Mote n.1 2.] intr. To detect faults or blemishes in something, to find fault. — 1513 Doug. Æn. Exclam. 28.
Quha lyst syt doun to moyt [v.rr. mote] Ane other sayaris faltis to spy and noyt
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