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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1438-1500
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Fewter, Fewtir, n. [ME. fewter, fewtre, feuter (14th c.), OF. feutre.] The rest for a lance attached to the saddle. —?1438 Alex. i. 1145.
Antigonvs … Plungit into the thikkest preis, With spere in fewter ?1438 Ib. 1173. c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace iii. 168.
Thair cheyff chyftan … In fewtir kest a fellone aspre sper c1475 Ib. iv. 447. a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 809.
In the rowme of ane renk in fewtir kest he
