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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mor(e)-, Moirover, adv. Also: morower, moirouer. [Midl. and south. e.m.E. and ME. mor(e)over, used in place of Sc. Mar(e)over.] = Mar(e)over. — 1565 St. A. Kirk S. 250.
And morower that he wes nocht cleyn of his body 1566-70 Buch. Comm. on Virgil Æn. i. 164.
Morover 1570 Sat. P. xiii. 153.
Moirouer 1571 Oliphants 112.
Moirover the said Thomas hes bundin and oblist him [etc.]
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