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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1576
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Transmont, v. [L. trans- and Mont v. 5 c.] tr. To add (something), by way of an increase, beyond what it was previously. — 1576 Orkney Oppress. 35.
He causit ane new bismeyre to be maid, transmonting sax, sewin, or aucht merkis mair, betuixt the wecht and the hand that weyit
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