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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hey, v. [Early ME. heie, heȝhe, heȝe. Cf. He v.] tr. To exalt, elevate, raise. — 1375 Barb. iv. 667 (E).
Quhen ȝe ar heyit to your mycht Ib. x. 288.
He heyit honour ay and larges Ib. xvii. 939.
The king … gert … hey the wall About Berwykis toune ?1438 Alex. ii. 3452.
Of riches, rentis, and of citeis, … Quhair-throw that I sa heyit is Ib. 7205.
To hey my honour and ȝour micht