Middle English Dictionary Entry

amẹ̄ven v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. meven.
1.
(a) To experience an emotion (such as anger or fear); blod ameveth, (one's) blood stirs or boils (as with anger); (b) of anger: to incite (sb.).
2.
ben ameved, be moved (as with sympathy or interest); be aroused (as with anger, indignation, resentment), be incensed or provoked; be disturbed or troubled (as with fear, suspicion); be motivated (as with lust).
3.
To make a movement, stir; move (up to sth.); attack (sb.).
4.
(a) To remove (sth.), take away, drive away; ~ grace, withdraw favor; ~ hondes, remove (one's) hands, give up control or possession; (b) to remove (sb., as from office, a lodging, someone's presence); dismiss (from office); evict (a tenant).
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