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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1590
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Fordwart, a. [Var. of Fordward a. Cf. Forthwart a.] a. Of a forward disposition. b. Directed forward. c. Well advanced. 1513 Doug. ix. v. 70 (Sm).
Ascanyus … Ȝong and fordwart 1533 Bell. Livy I. 23/5.
He saw the futesteppis fordwart, apperandly as certane beistis had be cumin fra that cove 1572 Satirical Poems xxx. 63.
Thay want ane brother, … Sa frak, sa fordwart, to defend thair faith 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 70.
Henrie Seatoun, … being fordwart in his jornay with his horse c1590 Fowler I. 48/34.
Bot Circes … dois empesh his fordwart stepps
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