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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forlot, n. Also: forlat, -let(t. [Var. of Firlot. See also Fourlet, Furlot.] A firlot. 1478 Prestwick B. Rec. 28.
The inquest fand that Jok Smythtis airis … refound to the towne the common pynt & the common forlot c 1505 Lanark B. Rec. 16.
Ilk aker half ane forlot and half ane pek of vetall 1555 Prot. Bk. T. Dalrymple 2.
Twa buttis of land … quhilkis will contene ane forlot of atis soving 1599 Irvine Mun. II. 40.
The reseving of the forlat and pek of Lichgu 1644 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 32 b.
For ane new forllett to the meall girnall