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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Fore-,) Foirplace, n. Also: foyr-, fourplace. [Place n.] = Foreland n. 1. —1531 Glasgow Prot. IV. 39.
Half ane foyr place, with baksyd and pertinens 1535 Ib. 76.
The four place as it is bwndit 1605 Mun. Univ. Glasg. I. 174.
George Elphinstonis foir and bak place with the yaird
