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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1575-1609
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Efter-born, a. Also: after-borne. [Efter adv.] Of later birth, younger. — c1575 Balfour Pract. 125.
The over-lord, for marying of his secund or efter-born dochter, may not … compell his tenentis nor men to assist … him thairto1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 34.
Ane after-borne sonne
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