A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1542-1568
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Forthirwartis, adv. [f. Forthirwarde,a.] Forward. —1542 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 30 A.
I was direct … to cum forthirwartis to his sowtht bordouris towart Ingland 1549 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XI. 94.
It will set the said liberty fortherwartis and mak it mair to be knawin 1568 Reg. Morton I. 38.
I haif wryttin to Huntlie to cum forthervartis in ȝour assistance
