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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Here-,) Heirfra, adv. [Cf. e.m.E. herefrom (1594).] From this place or country; from this earth. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 124/18.
That the sanctis depertit heirfra sal be alyke … to the angelis 1596 Dalr. I. 33/4.
The boundes heirfra till Irland is only xvi myles 1603 Treas. Acc. MS. 259.
At his grace removeing heirfra towardis Ingland
