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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Foster-fader, Fostir-father, n. [ME. foster fader, OE. fóstor fæder.] A foster-father. —1531 Bell.
Boece (M) I. 228.
Quhen he wes previt … the son of Fyndocus be his foster fader and vtheris 1533 Boece vi. xii. 210 b.
The said Abbay … be foster faderis is plennyst and decorit 1596 Dalr. I. 185/6.
Because his fostirfather affirmet with ane athe that he was Findokis sone
