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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1649
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Motio(u)n, Mocion, v. [e.m.E. mocyon (1476), moshion (1505), moschyon (1509), mocion, motion (1535), f. Motio(u)n,n.] tr. a. To broach (a matter to a person), to bring it to his notice as deserving consideration; to propose or ‘move’ (a course of action); to propose (a toast); to propose or suggest (that something be done). b. To be the occasion of, to occasion.a. (1) 1561 Knox VI. 136.
I understand … that the Duke of Gwyse hath broken with Sir Nicolas Throgmorton the mater mocioned by me to the Quenis majestie 1637 Baillie I. 19.
I having occasion … did motion the matter to their ministers(2) 1594 Warrender P. II. 252.
We have … now made choyse of you, whase suddane depeshe is motioned upon discoverye of some new intendit practizes threatning no small dainger to religioun 1619 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 173.(3) 1649 Acts VI. ii. 174/1.
Aganst all those who … drink healthes & scoallis and motioun the same(4) 1572 Cal. Sc. P. IV. 186.
[In the meantime we have] mocioned [to the Queen of England's ministers here that] [etc.] 1613 Fraserburgh Kirk S. I. 11 (6 Jan.).
It is motioned be the elderschip … that [etc.]b. 1593 Cal. Sc. P. XI. 248.
[You shallbe acquainted with the particulars] motionynge [your coming]
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