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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furrit, ppl. a. [ME. furred (c 1325), f. Fur v.] Trimmed or lined with fur. —1375 Barb. xvi. 485.
The Richmond commonly Wes wount that furrit hat to wer a1400 Leg. S. xvi. 524.
That body … Wappit in a furrit mantele ?1438 Alex. ii. 5546.
Lo quhare He sittis, with the furrit mantill thare c1420 Ratis R. 1666.
This eild … lwis furryt claithis wyde c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxi. 36.
Flattry weiris ane furrit govn 1530 Lindores Chart. 31.
Twa furrit lynyngs of gownis 1551 Treas. Acc. X. 33.
Ane furrit vylecoit 1586 Edinb. Test. XVI. 183.
He leuis … to his brother … his best furret goun 1643 Edinb. Test. LX. 238.
Fourtie nyn pair of furrit gloves
