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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Foredoor, Foirdoor(e, -dure, n. [e.m.E. foredoore (1581).] A front door. —1568 Buch. Indict. 41.
Pareis haid the keyis baith of the foir and bak dureis of that hous 1639 Misc. Spald. C. II. 234.
The grait foir door of the tolbuith 1645 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 47.
Ane back doore and ane foir doore
