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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forwynynge, vbl. n. (App. an error for *forwening, doubt or despair). —c1420 Ratis R. 819.
Wanhop I call the thrid movar, To mak thi spretis les or mare In wauerand forwynynge
