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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1420
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(Foreseing,) Forsey(i)ng, vbl. n. [ME. forseynge (c 1374).] Foreseeing, providence. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxvii. 1122.
Godis priuite, … That he in till his forseyng Reseruit till his awne witting c1420 Wynt. vi. 2545 (W).
Till his wif he tuke hir than, Throu Goddis gracious forseying
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