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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Remors(e, -morce, n. [e.m.E. and ME remors (Chaucer), -morce (c1400), OF remors (13th c. in Larousse), late L. remorsus, vbl. n. f. remordēre Remord(e v.]
1. A feeling of compunction for a sin or wrongdoing committed. Also remors of consciens. Also personified.a1568 Scott xix 21.
Exorting Chryst send hir remors Of consciens a1570-86 Arbuthnot Maitl. F. 55/8.
Remors for syne is thocht bot fulische feir 1572 Sat. P. xxxi 38.
For innocents ar murtherit downe, Without remors, in land and townepersonified a1585 Maitl. Q. 242/23.
Remors and temperance dois hir accumpanie
b. Cause for such compunction.a1570-86 Maitl. F. 426/19.
Gif ȝoue haue no remorce In mynd nor conscience And hes done no offence … suirlie ȝow art fre
2. Compassion.c1590 Fowler I 69/59.
Bot Pittie than did pleade remorse
