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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furreir, n. [e.m.E. furrier (1525), late ME. fourrier (1481). Cf. Furriour n.] A forayer. —?1438 Alex. ii. 142.
Gaudifeir was my brother deir That deit at Gaderis quhan ȝour furreir Raid in forray
