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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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S(c)hored, ppl. adj. [S(c)hor(e v.1] That is threatened (with death, destruction, etc.). —a1598 Ferg. Prov. No. 95.
A shored tree stands lang a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 185.
A schored ship stands lang in the heaven Ib. No. 186.
A schored man leives lang Ib. No. 180.
