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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Efforce, Efforse, v. [e.m.E. (1512), F. efforcer.] refl. To make an effort. —c1590 J. Stewart 85/185.
Cairfullie he socht Till schift the sorrow … , Efforcing him … For to beliwe [etc.] 1600 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 108, 9.
Gif they saw the said Mr Allexander treassonablie efforsing him self to murder his maiestie
