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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inarme, v. Also: -airme. [Later var. of Enarm(e v.] tr. To arm (a person), or (reflex.) to take up arms. lit. or fig.(1) 15.. Clar. ii. 181.
He … did the harnes taike, And him inarmit in it lustilie a1578 Pitsc. I. 134/19.
Quhairfoir we exort ȝour maiestie to inarme ȝour self … to revenge the iniureis that Scottland hes sustenit 1588 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 527.
That … all the inhabitants of this burgh … inairme thame selffis … for defence of the toun(2) a1568 Scott xxvii. 6.
Inarmit I am with havines 1573 Bann. Memor. 300.
As it war to inarme him with force, … and with strenth of man against God 1581 Burne Disput. 141.
That ve inarme our selfis also aganis the feir of Death 1586 Misc. Wodrow Soc. I. 443.
Inarme your self with gude arguments in that part 1600-1610 Melvill 181.
Wharby we … may be inarmed, prepared, and maid fitt … for the wark of God 1608 Highland P. III. 113.
That thairby … ȝour heichnes may be inarmit aganis synisterous reportes of our procedinges