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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forenoone, Foirno(o)ne, n. Also: fornone, foirnune. [e.m.E. fore noone (1506).] The part of the day between morning and noon. 1600-1610 Melvill 325.
So that meitting was demissit the forenoone c1650 Spalding I. 356.
Efter foirnones sermon 1653 Nicoll Diary 117.
Aucht aclok in the foirnune 1665 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 215.
At ten houres in the foirnone 1687 Elgin Rec. I. 342.
Betuixt allewin and tuell in the foirnoneattrib. 1624 Peebles Gleanings 62.
Immediatlie efter the foirnone preiching, befoir the blissing
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