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 Ballates (1872), 146. Gif thay repent not … Exame thair conscience of particular pactioun.
1588. A. King, trans. Canisius’ Catech., 209. Befoir iudgement exame thy self and thow sal find grace in the sight of God.
