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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Furme, v. [Var. of Fourme v.] tr. To form, make. — c1420 Wynt. vii. 2420.
Thai war accordyd on this wys, That all werys fyrst suld ses, And furmyd a perpetuale pes c1420 Ib. iii: 647 (C).
In that tyme Cartage … Dido fyrst gart furmyt [R. formit] be
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