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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1608-1692
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For(e)-end, Foirend, n. [ME. forende (c 1425).] The first part or portion of something. 1608 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 157.
The foirend of our bargane 1642 Dumfries Test. I. 98 b.
The sowme … to be payit to thame off the foirend of my moveabill guidis 1659 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 253.
The foirend of the pryce of the howsses 1689 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 544.
That the same should be allowed out of the forend of the cess and excyse payable be the said shyre 1692 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs IV. 154.
Such [herrings] as goes to the Sound in the foir end of the year
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