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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1478-1511
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Fornale, v. [Error for Foremale v.] tr. To let or sell in advance. — 1478 Acts Lords of Council 13/2.
Ane obligacioune … that he sall nouther sell analy na wedset na fornale langare na sevin ȝere nane of his landis 1511 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 106.
All the salmound thay may gett ar fornalit that … I cutht nocht gett ane to by
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