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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1597
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For(e)-, Foirwarn(e, v. Also: foirwairn. [e.m.E. forewarne, ME. forwarne (c 1330).] tr. To warn beforehand. — 1558-66 Knox II. 338.
The watchemen that … do not in plane wordis foirwarne the people 1573 Satirical Poems xli. 62.
He … thé foirwairnd of thy molest a1578 Pitsc. I. 41.
Hou the Erll of Douglas was forwarnit 1597 Skene De Verb. s.v. Huesium.
Quhairby ane officiar … foirwarns them to hear him
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