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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1622-1626
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Far-drevin, a. [Far adv.] Forced, strained. — 1622-6 Bisset I. 77/14.
I have nocht bene copious in langaige be far drevin uncouth evill placed termes
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