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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthseik, v. [Seke v.] tr. To seek or search out. —1554 Misc. Bann. C. III. 70.
Furth seik scriptouris, autentike cronikis and approbat quhilk makis fayth Ib.
The quhilkis thingis beand … riplie furthsocht 1559 Edin. B. Rec. III. 50.
Vnsuspect personis … to be distributit … for furthseiking the saidis sturdye beggerris