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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Remue, v. Also: reomue. P.p. ramwit, ramoyit. [? ME and late ME remwe tr. to transfer to another place (1297), to dismiss (a person; 1297), to alter (Manning), intr. to move off (a1370), F. remuer (11th c. in Larousse), f. re- and muer, L. mutāre to change; or perh. ? shortened var. of Remuf(e v.]

1. tr. To send away (a person); to cause to depart. 1410–11 Reg. Episc. Brechin. I 31.
The parteis ramwit the court awisit callit in the forsaid parteis [etc.] 1543–4 Breadalbane Doc. No. 60.
[Gif] ony of thame be ramwit or output of the saidis landis be the said Jhone Ib.
Ramwand a1568 Bann. MS 85b/18.
Freindis that ar cuplid with … luve Nowthir feir … nor force may remve

2. To put aside (discord); to renounce (a claim). 1432 Lamont P. 13.
The said Robert has raleschyt and hartly ramoyit to the said Finlo all rancour and malys, clamis and actionis that he had to the said Fynlo

3. intr. To depart (owt of, aff a place). a1568 Bann. MS 15a/24.
Thy sweit promeis and tendir luve … Owt of my mynd sall nocht remve 1653 Dumfries Kirk S. 17 Feb.
To be rebuiked and furthwith to reomve aff this toune