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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Torfeir, n. [North. ME tor-fere (Cursor M.), ON tor-fœ́ra a difficult or dangerous passage.] Hardship; harm. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 876.
Ye sall nane torfeir betyde, I tak vpone hand
