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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effor-nun, adv. [Cf. Afore prep. 1 (b).] Before noon. —1558 Rentale Dunkeld 354.
To the ten boyis that kepit the horse … efternun and effornun ilk day xvi d.
