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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Firmoray, n. [e.m.E. firmary (1611), med. L. firmaria. Cf. Fermorie.] A monastic infirmary. —1563 Edinb. B. Deeds 85.
The said commendatour hes sauld … the tymmer of … the firmoray and fermer chapell