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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1580-1581
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(Motiv-,) Motyvit, a. [Motive n.] = Motive a. 2 (2). — 1580–1 Perth Guildry 400 (19 Jan.).
Of his awin fre motyvit will
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"Motyvit adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/motyvit>
