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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forspeaking, vbl. n. Also: foirspeiking. [e.m.E. forespeaking (1570), ME. forspekynge (15th c.), f. Forespeik v. 3.] Bewitching. —1617 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. VIII. 347.
Sche could give ane charme for the waff of ane ill wind or foirspeiking 1633 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 151.
The said Marrione … made ane watter, quhilk scho callis ane remeddie for forspeaking
