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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forjuge, v. [ME. forjuge (1390), OF. forjugier.] tr.
a. To exclude by judgement. b. To condemn or sentence. Also forjugeit ppl. a.a. c1420 Wynt. v. 2604.
He hym meikyd in mekyll thyng That hym forjugyd fra grawyngb. a1500 Henr. Fab. 1248 (B).
The scheip … to the dog can mak Reddy payment, as he foiriugeit was a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 1486.
As man forjugit … Micht think it ware a mirthfull merchandice To lois a fynger his lyf for to resplait c1515 Asl. MS. I. 176/20.
He is … dampnit and foriugit be justice 1533 Boece ii. v. 65.
Sa mekil incressit this sorte of iugement … that foriugeit men gladelie exponit thame to punycioun to the cryme corespondent
