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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1450
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Obefor-time, adv. [Reduced f. Of-before-tyme.] In the past, previously, hitherto. — 1450 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 135.
Tennendis … sal mak service to the lordis miln … as oyse and custome is obefor time
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