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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Forwardnes, n. [e.m.E. (1523), f. the adj. forward.] Promptness, readiness. —1535 Stewart 9461.
That tha micht knaw thair wisdome in to weir, Thair forwardnes and eik thair fresch effeir