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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Roum, Rowm, v.1 Also: rom. [ME and e.m.E. roume(n (Manning), rum(e (Cursor M.), OE rúmian; Roum n.] tr.
1. To clear (a space or way), usu. by force or violence.(a) c1420 Wynt. ix 3245.
About hym than he rowmyt [St. A. ramowyt] thare Thretty fute on breid, or mare Ib. 3254.
Thretty thousand ware slane or ma Quhen the feild wes rowmyt sua a1500 Lanc. 3388.
He rowmyth all the compas hyme about 1513 Doug. xii xii 38.
Quhen voydit weill and rowmyt was the feild 15.. Clar. iii 1084.
Him the way thay roumit than gud speid(b) c1475 Wall. vii 826.
Wallace … Romde him about a large rude and mar 1513 Doug. vii xi 86.
He and he … branchis al to rent … and romys thame the way
b. To vacate, withdraw from (a place).1513 Doug. x viii 18.
Pallas, seand Rutylianys Withdraw the feild sa swith, and rovm the planys [etc.]
2. To enlarge.c1420 Wynt. vii 1920.
Joce, than Byschape off Glasgw, Rowmyt the kyrk off Sanct Mongw Ib. 2168.
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