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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furtherance, -ence, n. [e.m.E. furtheraunce (c 1500). Cf. Fortherance.] Assistance, aid. —1480 Acta Conc. 68/2.
For his help, furtherance and supple 1560 Rolland Seven S. 5180.
God send ȝow sic furtherance As this ilk day ȝour brother gat 1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 611.
To schaw thame all favour, furtherance and gude intertenyment … in thair cuming … or departing 1614 Highland P. III. 166.
Suche vtheris lettres … as he thocht fitte for the furtherence of this seruice
