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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forfatour, n. [ME. forfaytour (c 1490), forfetour (1413).] = Forfaltour n.2 —1461 Liber Plusc. 396.
Hir forfatouris fermly scho [sc. Fortune] haldis of nede