A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Remuement,) Remuemen, n. [Appar. a nonce adoption of OF remuement (c1155 in Larousse) ‘the action of changing or profoundly modifying something’, f. remuer to move, stir, rouse, shake up.] In fig. sense: A violent movement or disturbance. —1600 Colville Palinode 32.
That all … abstaining vpon whatsoeuer respect to make remuemens or commotions within his realm
