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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthward, adv. [e.m.E. (1541), var. of Forthward adv.] Foward, onward. —Brus xvi. 61 (C); Ib. 73.
Thair wayis furthwarde [E. southwart] haf thai tane a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 425.
Fra Etrike Forest furthward to Drumfrese Thow beggit with a pardoun in all kirkis a1585 Maitl. Q. lxix. 21.
Furthward I went 1578 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 66.
We haue deliberat … to do and sett furthward all thing that salbe meitt for the furtherance off oure seruice
