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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Ferter, Fertre, v. Also: fertyr. [ME. ferter (a 1325), fertir, f. Ferter,n.] tr. To put in a shrine. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxvii. 27.
He … fertryt is by Sanct Martyne a1400 Ib. xxxvi. 595.
The bischope … Gert mak a costlyk kirk on one, & fertrit thame with full gret cure
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