A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forthwartis, adv. [f. Forthwartadv. Cf. Fordwartis adv.] Forward. —c1420 Wynt. vii. 298 (W).
He fled forthwartis full gud speid 1533 Bell. Livy I. 162/21.
Mamilius went fordwartis [B. forthwartis] … to support the Tarquinis
