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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forwonderit, p.p. Also: forwunderit, -vounderit, -wond(e)ryt. [ME. forwondred (a 1300), forwundred (c 1200).] Amazed, astounded.1375 Barb. vi. 10 (E).
Schyr Amer … thar off all for wonderyt [C. forvounderit] was a1400 Leg. S. xvi. 251.
Thai ware for-wonderyt mare & les Of hyre speke Ib. xviii. 1442.
Herand the ferlys that he talde, Al ware forwunderit a1500 Rauf C. 727.
Thay war forwonderit … of thair wyse lord