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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fore-dek, -dyk, n. [Du. voordek; e.m.E. foredecke (1565).] A foredeck on a ship. —1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 478.
For xxti stane hardis for the calfetyn of the greit schippis fordek Ib. 496.
For … greit tymir for hir polpete and fordek 1561 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 332.
I biggit on the said schipe ane fordyk for saiffity
