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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Damn, Dam, v. [ME. and e.m.E. damne, dam, OF. damner, L. damnāre. In Sc. usually Dampne.]
1. tr. To condemn. 15.. Clar. iii. 1781.
Sir Thomas callit was in judgment, … Syne damnit to be drawin [etc.] 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 293.
The pairtie in Leith … damnit poore men and women to the deid for inbringing of victuallis to Edinburgh a1605 Montg. Son. liii. 14.
Redeme ȝour man, or dam him but delay
2. To damn. 1562-3 Winȝet I. 130/9.
Mak ȝe God … to hef geuin His haly commandis to the intent that man suld be damnit thairby?
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