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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthbeir, v. [ME. forthbere, OE. forðberan.] tr. To continue, maintain. —1527 Douglas Corr. 122.
To foster and furthebeir gud luff betuix thir twa realmes 1584 Waus Corr. I. 287.
I am vnable to sustene and furthbeir hir charges ony forther in thay partis
