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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Adjo(u)rn, v. Also: adjorne, adjurn(e. [ME. ajorne. (c 1330), ajourne, later adjourne, OF. ajorner, ajourner, ajurner, late L. adjurnāre, etc.]

1. tr. To summon for trial on an appointed day. — a1578 Pitsc. I. 65/9.
He caussit thame to be adiornit to wnderly the law

2. To adjourn. —a1578 Pitsc. II. 301/13 (the parliament was adiorned). 1648 Acts VI. ii. 88/2 (act adjurneing the parliament).