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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Motive, v. [Late e.m.E. motive (a 1650), F. motiver.] tr. To be moved or prompted, to propose, plan (to do something). —1684 Edinb. City Archives Lett. II. 26.
He motives not to make the bargaine publict yet
