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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1644
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Forderance, n. [Var. of Fortherance, Furderance.] Furtherance. — 1577 Inverness B. Rec. I. 256.
That the myln … on na wais can ..be hendersum to the said fermoraris, bot rather ane forderance to the commoun weill of the burcht 1606 Acts IV. 286.
For the greater forderance and better executioun of justice 1644 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 36.
Considering … his forderance of pious workis within this burghe
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