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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1578, 1649-1675
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Afore-, Afoir-said, p.p. [Afore adv. In Eng. use from late 14th c.] Previously mentioned or named. —a1578 Pitsc. II. 62/21 (the accusar John Lawder afoirsaid). 1649 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs III. 337 (the affoirsaid comittie). 1675 Hist. Carnegies 358 (the affoirsed particollars).
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