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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forpet(t, Forpait, n. [Reduced from fourt pairt, fourth part.] A quarter of a peck; a measure containing this amount. —1646 Edinb. Test. LXII. 53 b.
Twa furlots with ane peck and ane half peck & forpett 1680 Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI. 140.
Having of half boll meill, fourlit, peck and forpait, disconforme to the touns measures
