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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forrow, n. [e.m.E. forrow (c 1540), var. of Forray n. Cf. Furrow n.] A foray. 1535 Stewart 10697.
Sumtyme with bowmen … Neirby in sicht the forrow to reskew Ib. 11481.
Thair wes na Pechtis in that forrow slane 1558-66 Knox I. 85.
The forrow goes furth, fvre ryses 1602 Reg. Privy C. VI. 360.
For persuite and rynning of forrowis upon the said complenar