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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fordwartis, -warts, adv. [Cf. Forthwartis adv.] Forward. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 162/21.
Mamilius … went fordwartis tharewith to support the Tarquinis 1545 Corr. M. Lorraine 135.
He saw … the men … cum fordwartis to the bordoris 1570 Sat. P. xiii. 175.
Heis vp ȝour hartis, And fordwarts marche
