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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: 1560-1595
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Foster-barne, n. [OE. fóster-, fóstorbearn.] A foster-child. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 1829.
Our onlie childe, our bab and fosterbarne 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Alumnus, a foster-barne
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