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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forebyar, n. [Byar n.; e.m.E. forebyer (1558) ] A forestaller. —14.. Acts I. 336/2.
Thai ar forbyaris of quhete, bere, and aitis, … and turnis in merchandise and thar thai forestall 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Regrateris].
[Forestallers are challenged … that they are fore-byars of quheate [etc.]
