† eˈxame, v. Obs. Sc.
Also 6 exem(e.
[Shortened var. of examine; cf. examne among the forms of the latter.]
= examine v.
| 1513 Douglas æneis xii. vii. 48 Begouth for till exem, and till assay The wond wyth mony crafty medycyn. 1572 Sempill Ball. (1872) 146 Gif thay repent not..Exame thair conscience of particular pactioun. 1588 A. King tr. Canisius' Catech. 209 Befoir iudgement exame thy self and thow sal find grace in the sight of God. |