A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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For be, prep. [ME. for be (15th c.), var. of Forby prep.] In contrast to, from. —a1500 Doug. King Hart 675.
Foirsicht hes full lang bein flemit Vnto knaw thy freynd for be thy fa