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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Efter-pairt, n. [ME. aftyr parte (c 1440).] The after part (of a vessel). —c1650 Spalding I. 239.
The Admirall of Portugall, whilst the foir pairt of his gallioun wes on fyre, yit mantaynde him self couragiouslie in the efter pairt of it
