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† ofˈserve, v. Obs.
[f. of-1 + serve v. (c 1225): perh. after OF. deservir; but the of- has the same force as in ofswink.]
trans. To deserve, merit; to obtain by deserving; to earn.
a1225Ancr. R. 236 So mid rihte ofserueden kempene crune. a1225Juliana 34 Þu hauest inoh min freontschipe of-seruet. 1297R. Glouc. (Rolls) 2699 As he it adde of serued, ynou he adde of wo. c1315Shoreham 32 Thou hest of-serued dygnelyche The pyne of helle vere.
Hence † ofˈserving vbl. n., Obs., deserving, desert, merit.
a1240Lofsong in Cott. Hom. 215 Þu nowest none mon nowicht þurh his of-seruunge. 1340Ayenb. 101 Þise grace god ous made þe uader wyþoute oure ofseruinge. |