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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1511-1549, 1695
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Foddering, Fodering, vbl. n. [e.m.E. fodderyng (c 1570), f. ME. fodder, foder v.] Providing fodder; supplying with fodder. — 1511 Prestwick B. Rec. 43.
Fyf s. ij d. for ij ȝeris foddering & soumyng of j blak kowe 1549 Lanark Sheriff Ct. 16 b.
The said Ryche … grantit that he had sic ane lik qwy … in fodering & gresing 1695 Corshill Baron Ct. 189.
The other [dollar] for foddering of the said horse
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