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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forthirward, -wart, adv. [Northern ME. fortherward (a 1300).] Further; forward. —a1400 Leg. S. ii. 657.
And als this Senek forthirward For his trawell askit reward ?1438 Alex. ii. 7951.
We haue bene forthirwart thairof 1461 Liber Plusc. 398.
Fra that tym forthirwart Of his misdeid thou art bath art and part
