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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forfaltry, Forfaultry, n. Also: forfaltré, -trie, foirfaltry, -trie, for-, forefaultrie, forfaultrey, foirfaulterie. [f. Forfalt v.] Forfeiture.(a) 1569 Reg. Privy C. II. 5.
The proffeit of the forfaltre to cum to the Quene or hir sone a1578 Pitsc. (1814) I. 235.
His brother … with the rest of the lordis that war in the summondis of forfaltrie a1651 Calderwood III. 214.
A peece of ground, which the said Patrik had gottin by forfaltrie of James Hammilton(b) 1569-73 Bann. Mem. 16.
He and thay wair alreddie denuncit traytoris, be the dome of foirfaltrie pronunced 16.. Hist. Kennedy 65.
Efter his death, me Lord … gatt the gift of his ffoirfaltry c1650 Spalding II. 297.
Suche as refuissit wer summoundit to compeir befoir the nixt Parleament, … vnder pane of foirfaltrie(c) 1573 Elgin Rec. I. 140.
The decreit of the reductioun of the proces of forfaultry 1600-1610 Melvill 311.
Bringing of the enemies to forfaultrie and exyll a1650 Row 158.
That after the forefaultrie they be pursued … with all extreamitie 1656 Conv. Burghs III. 429.
That foirfaulteries in Scotland may be takin into serious consideratione