A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forbeft, p.p. [Beft p.p.] Thoroughly beaten. —1375 Barb. xvii. 793.
Thai … Fra the assalt with-drew thame all, Voundit, and wery, and forbeft
