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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1481, 1558, 1614-1620
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Fore-, Foirchalmer, n. Also: forchamer, for(e)chamber. [Chalmer n.; e.m.E. forechamber (1622).] A front room. 1481 Peebles B. Rec. 188.
At the … curat haf ane of the principall forchameris of the said tenement 1558 Rentale Dunkeld. 354.
Ane slott to the fore chalmer and bell ture durris 1614 Rec. Earld. Orkney 382.
Borowit fra my wyf to gif Robert Cobler in my for chamber 1620 Grant Chart. 330.
Come to Edinburgh to Johnne Homes foir chalmer
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