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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effor-hand(is, var. of Afore-hand adv. —1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 380.
Ane monethis wage for him self and his servitouris efforhand 1516 Ib. V. 87.
Ilk person takand monethlye … for thair meit and drink effor handis, thrette fyve s.
