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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1515-1556
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Effor(e, Effoir, prep. [Var. of Afore prep.] Before. c1515 Asloan MS I. 330/13.
Now we ar in the vj age last & nixt effor the day of Iugement 1532 Acts II. 336/1.
Sanct Thomas evin effore ȝule 1555 Protocol Book of Sir Alexander Gaw 35.
Thai sal set it to Vilȝam … effore ony other 1556 Protocol Book of Sir Alexander Gaw 39.
Gif it happynnis the said Villiam deces effoir his vif
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