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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grew, Grev-, v.2 [Northern ME. gru (a 1300).] = Grow v.2 Also (grew-), grevyng vbl. n. — 1375 Barb. xv. 541.
Swa with his fayis dred was he That thame grevit till heir his name Ib. xix. 555.
A richt gret grevyng me tais a1400 Leg. S. xliii. 362.
Bot ȝe, that warldis glore has now, In tyme to cume ful sare sal grew 1571 Melvill 26.
He maid me so to grew and tremble
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