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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.
Quotation dates: 1667-1676
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Forehand, a. [e.m.E. (1599).] Paid in advance. —1667 Justiciary Ct. Rec. I. 216.
It is necessary in this case that forehand payment was really made 1676 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 295.
For payment of thrittie punds money yeirlie of foirhand duetie
