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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1513-1550
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Movand, Mowand(e, ppl. a. [Cf. ME. moevyng (14–15th c.), mevynge, and Moving ppl. a.] a. Moving forward, advancing, progressing. b. That originates, causes or brings about. (Also e.m.E. (Caxton) cause mouyng.) c. Changing, fluctuating. —a. c1420 Wynt. v. 3444 (C).
The [image] of our lady … tuk hir rayk withe mowande [E. mufand] passe But in the kyrk 1513 Doug. xii. vi. 145.
With sik fors … furth dryvys he Hys bissy movand tymbrellb. c1420 Ratis Raving 82.
Trow weil, it aw rycht sua to be Fore caus mowand, fore quhat is hee For-out trespas that here can leif? c1420 Ib. 374.
Of our elderis … Thow sal se maist part … Changand of statis vp & doune For caus mowand of gud resonec. c1550 Rolland Court of Venus Prol. 108.
Syne the xij signes … ar wapt to diuers variatioun And puttis the corp soft in ane mouand stait
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