† reˈpreme, v. Sc. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. reprimĕre: for the phonology cf. exeme, redeem.]
trans. To repress.
| 1549 Compl. Scot. xvii. 154 To repreme and distroye the arrogant consait of them that glorifeis & pridis them. a 1586 Satir. Poems Reform. xxxvii. 23 Sa gude Renoun, quhilk raillaris rage repremis, Advansis moir, þe moir Invyaris wex it. |