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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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From(e, prep. [ME. frome, from, OE. from, fram. In Sc. a late adoption from Eng. in place of Fra.] From. a1500 Lanc. 567.
Frome my lord am I With diffyans sent 1513 Doug. xi. vi. 27.
The ambassat, that was returnyt agane From Dyomedis cite c1552 Lynd. Mon. 2606.
From tyme we gett ane … prudent king c1568 Lauder Minor P. ii. 30.
Thame that beggis frome dure to dure 1596 Dalr. I. 324/7.
With speid he bangs frome his horse