Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FORAIVERT, ppl.adj. Much fatigued (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[Jam. takes the word to be a corrupt form of Fortaivert, q.v. but it may be associated rather with Ever, v., of obscure origin.]
