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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mors(e, v. Aphetic f. F. amorcer to prime (a gun), also, to prepare (any mechanism or apparatus) for some operation. Only Sc.] tr. a. ? To grease (a gun). b. To prime (a fire-arm). —a. 1533 Treas. Acc. VI. 160.
For walx and talloune to mors the hagbutis 1537–8 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 233.
For hardis and talloun to mors the gunis —b. 1600 Reg. Privy C. VI. 141.
Efter the schuiting of the quhilk pistollett the said Mr Patrik tuke the same … , charget and morsit hir of new, and [etc.] 1621 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 339.
Ane bendit hagbote … misgave. And immediately thairefter the said Robert of new morsit [ed. morrit] the said hagbut and presentit hir agane to him