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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Renove, -now(e, v. [Late ME renoue tr. (1422) and intr. (c1440) = to renew, OF renover (c1119 in Larousse), L. renovāre.] To renew, in senses 1 b, 2, 4, 7 c and 7 d of Renew v. — 1588 King Cat. 62b.
Be baptisme we ar regenerat and renouit — a1538 Abell fol. 27b.
Calphurii Agricull … renowit the wall of Hadrian — 1512 Lennox Mun. 204.
In witnes of the quhilk thing … I … grantis to renowe the sammyn in forme as said is gif myster be — a1561 Q. Kennedy Breif Tract. (ed.) 112/13.
And otheris quhilkis ar villing to renow condamnit heresis — 1605 Inverurie B. Ct. 28 June.
That the act former … suld be ratefeid & renowit