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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Further, n. Also: fwrthir, furthour. [Cf. Furder n.] Assistance. —1576 Douglas Corr. 214.
I think ȝour awin presence … suld haue bene na litle further to the mater 1611 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 561.
To the weill and furthour of the nychtbouris of this burght