A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthbring, v. [ME. furthbring, rare var. of forthbring, OE. forðbringan.] tr. To bring forth, produce. —a1400 Leg. S. v. 405.
Sancte Johne … bad him the depose furth bryng a1500 Henr. Fab. 979.
Of eurilk kynd he gart ane part furthbring 1560 Rolland Seven S. 4087.
To tak ane wife, and barnis to furth bring
