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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1448-1475, 1560
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Hens-, Hence-, Hinsfurth(e, adv. [ME. henn(e)sforþ (c 1350).] Henceforth, from now onwards. Also with fra. — 1448 Stirlings of Keir 221.
Fra hinsfurthe … I and my ayris mot be excludit for euermare c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace i. 19.
Hensfurth I will my proces hald 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 3413.
Fra hence furth thow sall na lesings mak
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