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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Foyn(e, Fuyn, v. [ME. foyne (a 1400), of doubtful origin. Cf. Funȝe v.] intr. To foin; to make thrusts. — 1513 Doug. v. viii. 17.
Thai foyn at othir, and eggis to bargane 1513 Ib. ix. x. 91.
A ȝoung bullok … [that] Can allreddy with hornys fuyn and put
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