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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: 1492-1542
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Fortunat, p.t. and p.p. [Part. stem of L. fortūnāre. Cf. ME. fortunate v. (c 1440).] Happened, befell. —1492 Misc. Bann C. II. 145.
It fortunat this man … to tak ane interprys of armes with ane Inglisman 1492 Myll Spectakle of Luf 295/16.
It fortunat hyr to be rydand … throw ane gud toune 1542 Bk. Carlaverock II. 470.
The said Robert Lord Maxwell is laitlie … chancit and fortunat to be tane prisonar in Ingland
