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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Fore-,) Foircummeris, n. pl. [Cummer n. comer.] Precursors. —c1650 Spalding I. 57.
Prodigious signis and foircummeris [marg. foir rynneris] of gryt trubles in Scotland