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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forlane, ppl. a. [P.p. of Forly v., but app. associated with lay.] a. Set aside, disregarded, forgotten. b. Despicable, worthless.a. a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 140.
I [am] fra luifferis left and all forlane 1535 Stewart 42467.
Forlane, tha sa, suld ay cum lauchand hame c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iv. 496.
All faltis … He did or said … Be quite forȝet, ouirsene, and all forlaneb. c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 132.
He luvis nocht sic ane forlane loun of laittis Id. Tua Mar. W. 137.
That carybald forlane 1535 Stewart 50037.
Forlane lownis without riches or micht, Now cumin heir for to reif ws oure richt
