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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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For(e)set, ppl. a. [e.m.E. (1550).] Fixed beforehand. —1456 Hay I. 256/23.
Bataill taking cumis of lang forset and forethocht purpos of malice a1651 Calderwood V. 513.
So everie man went home, … for they had no foresett purpose of anie interprise
