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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Steme, Steame, v. [e.m.E. steem (1590), aphetic form of Esteme v.] tr. To esteem. — a1500 K. Hart 868.
Ewill purvayit folk for weir and sa weill stemit [: ȝemit, temit] 1585 Lett. Jas. VI to Eliz. 19.
Quhom praying you firmlie to credit, and to steame still of my treuth, I committ you, … to Goddis holy protection
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