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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fore-trie, n. [Tre n.] The front part of a plough-beam. —1637 Orkney Bp. Ct. 102.
For … vnbesetting of the said Magnus Brownn with the foretrie and owertrie of ane pleuch