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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forthinking, vbl. n. [ME. forthynkynge (a 1400), forðinchinge (a 1300).] Repentance. —1490 Irland Mir. I. 52/2.
Sum persounis are, that of thar syn and trespas has pennaunce & forthinkinge
