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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Februer(e, Fabruer, n. Also Febrever. [e.m.E. februere (1633), februeer. Cf. Feverȝere.] February.a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 341.
And thou come, fule, in Marche or Februere, Thair till a pule 1545 Douglas Corr. 153.
Ther is cummit in 2 Frenche schippis this Frayday the 11 off Fabruer Ib. 159.
At Lawder, the xxv off Februer 1570 Bk. Old Edinb. Cl. VI. 88.
The xxv day of Fabrever
