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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MOE, adj., adv. Also mo. Arch. forms of Eng. more, obs. in Eng. since mid. 17th c. For Sc. form see Mae.Sc. 1703 J. Brand Descr. Orkney 23:
These Fowls follow the small Fishes, which are their ordinary food, hence the mo Fishes, the mo Fowls.Edb. 1720 A. Pennecuik Helicon 8:
A sure Presage that moe Malheurs are coming.Sc. 1750 W. McFarlane Geneal. Coll. (S.H.S.) II. 197:
The said Mr. James had been in a Tertian Ague 14 Weeks before his Marriage, but after had no moe Fitts.
