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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fordele, v. [Dele v. Cf. OE. fordǽlan to distribute.] tr. To disperse. —c1420 Wynt. ii. 877.
Off the fame Off mony, and the dowchtynes, That lang tyme, swa fordelyd wes, Mater nane I worthy fand
