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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Fore-,) Foirschet(e, -scheit, n. Some part of a mill. —1558 Edinb. Old Acc. I.. 292.
For laying in of the dam of the foirscheit and bering of the faill to it Ib. 295.
Twa daillis to mend the foirschete 1571–2 Haddington Acc. MS.
Half ane daill to lay in the foirscheit of the Kirkmyln
