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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1400
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Aforne, adv. [ME. aforne (14th c.), aforen: see Afore adv.] Before. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 477.
Spedfull war … That to Achilles grave go ȝhe, And thar aforne to kendle gret lyght c1400 Ib. 586.
With Anthenor aforne They tretyt the prodicioune
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