How do I delete an obsolete email address?

I use an iMac OS X 10.9.4 and mail 7.3 (1878.6)
I need to delete those email addresses I don't use any more in the 'tom' list in the  'from' list in the composing screen of Mail.
Thanks.

Removing e-mail address cache
or...
To remove an email address from the auto-complete list in Mac OS X Mail:
Start typing the recipient's address or name in a new message.
Select the desired address from the auto-complete list as if you'd compose an email to them.
Click the small down arrow in the recipient.
Select Remove from Previous Recipients List from the menu.
You can also search for the unwanted address directly in the previous recipients list:
Select Window | Previous Recipients from the menu in Mac OS X Mail.
Highlight the address you want to remove.
You can highlight multiple addresses by holding down the Command key.
Click Remove from List.
Source: http://email.about.com/od/macosxmailtips/qt/Delete_an_Email_Address_from_Auto_Co mplete_in_Mac_OS_X_Mail.htm

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