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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furz, n. [e.m.E. furz(e, ME. furs(e, OE. fyrs.] A whinbush. —1662 Highland P. III. 18.
Out of a furz in the mids of the fald ther apeared a spreit
