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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1484
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Forsable, a. [OF. forçable. Cf. Forceable a.] Forcible. —1456 Hay II. 56/35.
For to lufe him, … man has fors and grace, with chastite forsable 1484 Acts Lords of Council *85/2.
The wrangwis forsable and maisterful spoliacioun