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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Fore-,) Foirpast, a. [e.m.E. forepassed (1557).] Already past. —a1585 Maitl. Q. lxxx. 13.
Thair doutfull daingers all foirpast, and mirth for murning set
