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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mute, contracted form of muvit p.p. of Move v., 3 (declared, of war). —1535 Stewart 54572.
Quhilk for this caus, as it mycht weill be prute, The weiris all betuix thame tua wes mute
