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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Fore-hors, Foir-hors, n. [Late ME. fore horse (1483).] The foremost horse in a team. —1506 Treas. Acc. III. 44.
For ane fore hors to the King 1506 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 65.
He was besid quhene Johne Bisset pundit Johnne Mechall and tuk ane foir hors fra him

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