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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Forboir, n. [f. Forbere v.] Forbearance, licence. —1535 Stewart 51666.
This samin freir … For his freidome of thame gat sic forboir [: befoir] … That he wes welcum in the erlis hall
