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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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For(e)-, Foirtop, n. [ME. fore top(e, fortop (1382).] The fore part of the crown of the head. —c1450-2 Howlat 824.
Thai fylit [him] fra the fortope to the fut thar 1513 Doug. iv. xii. 109.
Or that Proserpyne the ȝallow haris gilt From hir fortop byreft 15.. Lichtoun Dreme 4.
At my foirtop my fyve wittis flew out
