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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1549
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Vorsa, interj. (Appar. imperative verb form ? f. F. verser turn, or altered form of OF virer Vyre v. 3.) — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 41/6.
Than the marynalis began to heis vp the sail, cryand, heisau, heisau. Vorsa, vorsa [etc.]
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