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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Afore-, Afoir-sene, p.p. [Afore adv.] Provided for beforehand. —1540 Reg. Cupar A. II. 7.
The vtilité … of oure said place alwais vnderstand, considderit, and afoir sene